Adcote, The Seat of Mr Alfred Darby

An original very early issue of Country Life magazine dated December 25th 1909 featuring a main article on Adcote in Shropshire, a house designed in a Tudor style by the Architect Mr Norman Shaw RA for Mrs Darby between 1870 and 1880. A nine page write up on the history of Adcote with black and white illustrations of the house, interior, exterior and gardens including images of the Western Front, The Hall Oriel, East Front, Dining Room, Gallery, Stables and many more. Also contains a drawing of the ground plan.  This issue is in very good condition with a lovely portrait frontispiece of the Marchioness of Donegall.

Publish Date: 25th December 1909

County: Shropshire

Illustrator: Country Life

£60