Interested in the history of your house or land? Looking for the key to authentic restoration? Keen to know more about a local monument, park or industrial site? This book is designed to help you unlock the secrets of historic places and buildings.
Detailed guidance from the National Trust team of experts makes it easy and accurate as possible to research the history of properties and discover their significant.
Not just houses, but flats, shops, railways, special trees, sculptures, factories and farms all have fascinating histories - and with 'The National Trust' you don't have to be a heritage expert.
In addition to illustrated chapters, there are up-to-date details on record respositories around Australia and a copious reference list.
Contents:
Acknowledgements
Contributors
Introduction
1. Researching Buildings
2. Researching Buildings With Maps
3. Physical Investigation of a Building
4. Architectural Styles
5. Investigation of Building Interiors
6. Researching Public Art
7. Researching Industrial Sites
8. Researching Gardens
9. Researching Significant Trees
10. Researching Rural Cultural Landscapes
Appendix 1. Main Heritage Organisations and Repositories of Historical Records in Australia
Appendix 2. The National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
References
Index
