This book, first published in 1908, is a detailed study of the panelled rooms of historical British houses and castles. Illustrated with more than 150 photographs and drawings, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the art and craftsmanship of wood paneling in Britain. This volume is part of a multi-volume series on the art of woodwork, published jointly by the Victoria and Albert Museum and B.T. Batsford.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.