From volume 1 of 'The Beauties of Wiltshire' by John Britton, 1801. Most of the 'beauties' illustrated are rich people's massive houses. But as the owners of the houses were the ones likely to buy the books, I suppose that was a prudent choice.
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Image Credit: Britton and Storer
Posted by Rhiannon
24th May 2016ce
Edited 24th May 2016ce |
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