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The Workhouse
Peter Higginbotham explores in depth the history of the British buildings where employment was provided for the destitute. Includes a gazetteer by country and county. (infos)The Pigeon Cote of Old
Pigeon Cote hosts a complete annotated version of Cooke's Book of Dovecotes, which is an illustrated guide. Also bibliography and links. (infos)
Rossbret UK Institutions
A gazetteer of UK workhouses and voluntary or subscription hospitals, with some asylums, orphanages, almshouses and prisons. Background information on the poor law and history of medicine. (infos)
Great Lodges
Showcases books, lectures and workshops by Christine Barnes on the most important lodges in North America. Includes a database with photographs and concise details. (infos)
Railroad Stations
Explore the architecture and history of railroad stations around the world. Zane Riester includes a bibliography. (infos)
Church House South Tawton, Devon, UK
History, location, usage and restoration project of a 15th-century village hall built of granite and thatch. An outstanding example of a special type of medieval community building. (infos)
Malls of America
Images of 1960s and 1970s shopping malls with commentary by Keith Milford. (infos)
Round Barns
Dale Travis provides photographs and locations of round and octagonal barns across the United States and Canada. (infos)
Metro Arts and Architecture
Dozens of subway cities which are remarkable for their interesting stations. Descriptions and photographs from Metro Bits by Mike Rohde. (infos)
Monolithic Dome Institute
Provides information on building reinforced concrete domes as earthquake, tornado and hurricane resistant housing, churches and storage. Workshops and conferences, gallery of examples, faq and news. (infos)