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Follies,
Grottoes & Garden Buildings
by
Gwen Headley & Wim Meulenkamp
Reviewed
by Barbara Ballard
Now this new book brings together in one volume
over 1600 sites where follies, grottoes or garden buildings are located in
England, Scotland and Wales. The book has neatly subdivided the listings by
counties, making them easy to find. The gazetteer guidebook provides
interesting background information for each entry. Dates of construction are
included. But readers should note that many of these
follies are on private land and cannot be viewed. Unfortunately, the book does
not distinguish easily between which are and which aren’t open to visitors.
Only careful reading of each entry determines that. Still, reading about the
follies, even if you are not visiting, is fascinating. All folly lovers can
spend many an evening pouring over this book, then use it to plan “folly
journeys”. ©2000 by Barbara Ballard. Reproduction of this work in whole or in part, including images, and reproduction in electronic media, without documented permission from the author is prohibited. Purchase this book from Amazon.com
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Follies—we all love these whimsical buildings
that show a bit of insanity on the part of the builders who spent lavish sums
of money on something with no practical value. Whether a grotto, a fake Gothic
temple, a pagoda or a pineapple, these stone monuments were a statement of
style and fashion in Britain’s past.