10 Downing Street
by Anthony Seldon
 (Harper Collins, 1999)
The distinguished political historian discusses the daily lives of each prime-minister and describes the changing appearance of the 17th century townhouse.

Chequers
by Norma Major
(Harper Collins, 1996)
A guided tour of one of the country's most interesting national treasures, featuring interior photographs specially commissioned for the book.
 

The Irish Country House
 By Peter Somerville-Large
(Sinclair Stevenson, 1995)
In the 700 years it dominated Ireland, the Ascendancy left behind a rich legacy of ruins and reminiscences. The book examines the lifestyle of the "rural sovereigns"

     Spencer House
by Joseph Friedman
(Zwemmer, 1993)
The history of this 18th century landmark, focusing on the symbolism, metaphor and allegory of its architecture as well as the successive owners of the mansion.
  Elizabeth I
by Susan Watkins
 (Thames & Hudson, 1998)
The extraordinary tale of how Elizabeth set out to capture the hearts of her people through plays, pageants, portraits, great country houses and the royal image itself.		    

Dublin the Fair City
by Peter Somerville-Large
(Sinclair Stevenson, 1996)
A delightful history of the Irish capital and the people associated with it, from the Viking invaders to Swift and Joyce. The reminders of a great and glorious past.
 

National and University
Library, Ljubljana
by Mel Gooding
 (Architecture in Detail, Phaidon, 1997)
The library in the Slovenian capital was designed by Joze Plecnik.

    

Glasgow School of Art
by James Macaulay
(Architecture in Detail, Phaidon, 1993)
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the school is one of the great works of arts and crafts architecture.

History

A History of Glympton, by Dr John M. Robinson (Phillimore & Co., 1998)
Mary Queen of Scots, by Susan Watkins (Thames & Hudson, for 2001).
The Grand Irish Tour, by Peter Somerville Large (Hamish Hamilton, 1982).
Irish Voices, Fifty Years of Irish Life, by Peter Somerville Large (Chatto & Windus, 1999)

Architecture

Six Architectural Monographs. Architecture in Detail series, comprising the works of C.R. Mackintosh, Josef Pleznik [Prague & Ljublijana], Michael Graves [Princeton, NJ], Frank Furness [Philadelphia, PA] (Phaidon Press Ltd)
Numerous Guide Books for Arundel Castle, Broughton Castle, Westminster Abbey and the cathedrals at Salisbury, Peterborough, Truro, Gloucester, Chichester and St David's.
Greene & Greene. The Work of the California Arts & Crafts Brothers, by Edward R. Bosley (Phaidon Press Ltd, 2000).

Stately Homes
The American Country House, by Clive Aslet (Yale University Press, 1990)
Dorneywood, by J.N.P. Watson (Robert Hale Limited, 1992)
Clarence House. Home of Her Majesty the Queen Mother, by John Cornforth (Michael Joseph, 1996)
Windsor Castle. Restoration of the State Rooms (Royal Collection, 1997)
Lancaster House, by James Yorke (Merrill Publishers for 2001)
Work for the National Trust at Tatton Park, Attingham Park, Belton House, Petworth House, Dunster Castle, Oxborough House, Ickworth House, Nostell Priory