Ornamental Lakes: Their Origins and Evolution in English Landscapes

Ornamental Lakes explores the history of lakes in England, from their creation in the 18th century to their decline in the 19th century. It challenges the notion that lakes were developed in response to changes in landscape design and argues that they actually led to the dissolution of formal landscapes. The book provides a comprehensive overview of lakes, including information on who created them, how, and when, and includes richly illustrated case studies across the region.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 284 pages
\n Publication date: 25 June 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Ornamental Lakes: Tracing the History of Lakes in England

From their emergence in the early eighteenth century to their flourishing in the 1750s and their gradual decline in the nineteenth century, Ornamental Lakes explores the captivating history of lakes in England. While the natural lakes in the Lake District hold a special place, the majority of the bodies of water we encounter today in England are man-made, primarily designed to enhance the picturesque landscapes of the upper classes.

In her meticulously researched book, author Wendy Bishop challenges the prevailing notion that the development of lakes merely followed changes in landscape design. Instead, she argues that it was the creation of lakes that led to the dissolution of formal landscapes. Through a comprehensive overview of lakes in England, encompassing data on their creators, methods, and timelines, the book also delves into the realm of fishponds, water gardens, cascades, and reservoirs.

Richly illustrated with captivating photographs and accompanied by case studies spanning the region, Ornamental Lakes offers fresh insights into landscape history, appealing to students, researchers, and anyone with a keen interest in the evolution of landscapes.

\n Weight: 564g\n
Dimension: 155 x 232 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367894184\n \n