| Record Number |
718275 |
| ISBN |
9781849902175 (hardback) |
| Author |
Titchmarsh, Alan author. |
| Title |
The Queen's houses : royal Britain at home / Alan Titchmarsh. |
| Publisher/Date |
London BBC Books, 2014. |
| Pagination etc. |
255 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits (some colour), colour maps, genealogical tables ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography, etc. note |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary Note |
The Queen's life is dedicated to her public - every move is scrutinised, every word noted. But her homes are havens where peace can be found, away from watchful eyes; sanctuaries of private calm in a whirlwind life of public duty. In The Queen's Houses, Alan Titchmarsh takes us on a tour of the royal residences, examining the personal family stories behind these magnificent buildings. Through personal reflections, interviews with royal staff and meticulous historical research, Alan looks beyond the formal grandeur of Buckingham Palace, the imposing structure of Windsor Castle and the private escape offered by Balmoral and others. Illustrated with intimate family photographs and evocative memorabilia, The Queen's Houses offers a glimpse of life behind the state banquets and sovereign duties - a respectful study of the royal family at home. |
| Subject - Name |
Elizabeth -- II,Queen of Great Britain,1926-Homes and haunts -- Great Britain |
| Subject |
Buckingham Palace (London, England) |
| Windsor Castle |
| Palace of Holyroodhouse (Edinburgh, Scotland) |
| Balmoral Castle (Scotland) |
| Sandringham House (Sandringham, England) |
| Historic buildings -- Great Britain |
| Palaces -- Great Britain |
| Shelf Location |
941.085 TITC |
