Clay and Cob Buildings

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This book describes the various processes of building with earth, examines the regional patterns and illustrates standing buildings of clay and cob in many parts of Britain.

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For twenty-five years John McCann photographed modern architecture for architects and the architectural journals. Since 1975 he has studied the traditional buildings of the English country and their historic origins. As a mature student he read for an honours degree in history at King's College, London University. He has lectured and written extensively about vernacular architecture and has tutored numerous courses for Cambridge University and the Workers' Educatonal Association.