Cadogan & Chelsea: The Making of a Modern Estate

Hardback

Main Details

Title Cadogan & Chelsea: The Making of a Modern Estate
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Beatrice Behlen
By (author) Amber Butchart
By (author) John Julius Cooper
By (author) Brent Elliott
By (author) Alan Powers
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 300,Width 230
Category/GenreHorticulture
Local history
ISBN/Barcode 9781910787434
Audience
General
Illustrations 175 Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Unicorn Publishing Group
Imprint Unicorn Publishing Group
Publication Date 8 November 2017
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The foundations of the Cadogan Estate were established in 1717 when Charles, 2nd Baron Cadogan, married the daughter of Sir Hans Sloane, who had purchased the Manor of Chelsea in 1712. Beautifully illustrated, this collection of essays by expert commentators looks at the history and lineage of this noble family and the formation of the estates as we know it today, focusing on the architectural and horticultural heritage that has shaped the built environment of the area, the economic and social impact of the two world wars, twentieth-century arts and culture, pioneering fashion trends and the changing face of retail in Chelsea.

Author Biography

Beatrice Behlen is Senior Curator of Fashion and Decorative Arts at the Museum of London. John Julius Cooper, 2nd Viscount Norwich, is an historian and travel writer. Brent Elliott is an author, lecturer and historian of the Royal Horticultural Society. Alan Powers is a teacher, researcher and writer specialising in twentieth-century architecture and design. Rose Prince is a food writer, author, cook and regular contributor to The Telegraph. John Simpson is a foreign correspondent and world affairs editor of BBC News. Alwyn Turner is a non-fiction author specialising in the cultural and political history of Britain, including fashion, film and music.