Windows
History, Repair and Conservation
2nd Edition
Published on 18. September 2025
Book
Hardback
608 pages
978-0-367-68856-1 (ISBN)
Description
In Windows: History, Repair and Conservation, readers are guided through the history, dating, development, care, repair and conservation of windows by authors who are experts in their fields. Each chapter covers a different aspect of the subject, from the dating of windows and their separate parts, through to surveying and engineering, recording and curation of historic windows, their ironmonger and surrounds.
As this book shows, windows vary in complexity and form, from the very simplest glazed openings to intricate medieval stained-glass masterpieces, combining the work of stone masons, smiths, woodworkers, glaziers and artists. This book traces the history of windows and provides guidance on their upkeep and conservation. It is thus an essential reference work for all those involved in care of historic buildings.
Windows: History, Repair and Conservation was the first major book devoted to the understanding of windows. This new revised edition brings the book up to date and provides additional chapters to provide a complete overview of the subject that will inform research and practice for years to come.
As this book shows, windows vary in complexity and form, from the very simplest glazed openings to intricate medieval stained-glass masterpieces, combining the work of stone masons, smiths, woodworkers, glaziers and artists. This book traces the history of windows and provides guidance on their upkeep and conservation. It is thus an essential reference work for all those involved in care of historic buildings.
Windows: History, Repair and Conservation was the first major book devoted to the understanding of windows. This new revised edition brings the book up to date and provides additional chapters to provide a complete overview of the subject that will inform research and practice for years to come.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional and Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
423 farbige Abbildungen, 9 farbige Tabellen, 36 farbige Zeichnungen, 387 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder
9 Tables, color; 36 Line drawings, color; 387 Halftones, color; 423 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
1840 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-68856-1 (9780367688561)
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09/2025
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09/2025
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Routledge
€101.99
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Previous edition
Book
10/2007
1st Edition
Donhead Publishing
€112.85
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Persons
James W. P. Campbell, MA, PhD, FSA, IHBC, RIBA, is chairman of the Construction History Society, Professor of Architecture Construction History at the University of Cambridge and Seear Fellow in Architecture and History of Art at Queens' College, Cambridge. His previous books include Brick: A World History (2003), Building St Paul's (2007), The Library: A World History (2013) and in the current series he has co-edited with Michael Tutton, Staircases: History, Repair and Conservation (2014) and Doors: History, Repair and Conservation (2020).
Michael Tutton, FSA, IHBC, has some 30 years' experience, largely in the construction industry, working principally on historic buildings as a site manager, clerk of works and consultant. He is past chairman of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings and was Secretary and Treasurer of the Construction History Society. He currently divides his time as an assistant architectural advisor to Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust and as an independent scholar writing and editing. He is the series editor for this series, having worked on the first edition of the current volume with Elizabeth Hirst and on Staircases: History, Repair and Conservation (2014) and Doors: History, Repair and Conservation (2020) with James W. P. Campbell.
Michael Tutton, FSA, IHBC, has some 30 years' experience, largely in the construction industry, working principally on historic buildings as a site manager, clerk of works and consultant. He is past chairman of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings and was Secretary and Treasurer of the Construction History Society. He currently divides his time as an assistant architectural advisor to Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust and as an independent scholar writing and editing. He is the series editor for this series, having worked on the first edition of the current volume with Elizabeth Hirst and on Staircases: History, Repair and Conservation (2014) and Doors: History, Repair and Conservation (2020) with James W. P. Campbell.
Content
Preface Introduction Michael Tutton and James WP Campbell PART ONE: HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT, IDENTIFICATION AND DATING 1. The Historical Development of Windows from the Ancient World to 1500 James WP Campbell 2. The Historical Development of the Window after 1500 Hentie Louw 3. Dating Sash Windows Through Their Details Charles Brooking 4. A History of Window Fittings Treve Rosoman 5. The History and Development of Glass David Martlew PART TWO: SURVEYING AND ASSESSMENT 6. Recording Windows and Assessing Historical Significance Adam Menuge 7. Structural Assessment Robert Thorniley-Walker 8. Assessing Window Performance and Sustainability Mike Parrett PART THREE: MATERIALS, REPAIR AND CONSERVATION 9. Timber Alan Lamb 10. nvironmental Deterioration of Historic Timber Windows Jagjit Singh 11. Metal Eleni Makri and Rupert Harris 12. Stone Graham Abrey 13. Leaded Lights and Stained Glass Ruth Cooke 14.E Paints and Coatings Karen Morrissey and Charlotte Owen Glossary Further Reading