A Guide to Dry Stone Walling

Author:   Andy Radford
Publisher:   The Crowood Press Ltd
ISBN:  

9781861264442


Pages:   128
Publication Date:   31 July 2001
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Andy Radford
Publisher:   The Crowood Press Ltd
Imprint:   The Crowood Press Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 17.30cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.20cm
Weight:   0.460kg
ISBN:  

9781861264442


ISBN 10:   1861264445
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   31 July 2001
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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This book written by a skilled practitioner, is not only, as the title implies, a guide, but a journey through the history and development of the art of dry stone construction. The chapters are set out in an easy to follow format, starting with the basic walling techniques, taking the novice through the crucial first steps..... gives comprehensive detailed instruction to both the basic and advanced waller..... whether you will go on to savour the delights of actual construction or just dream from the comfort of your armchair, it is well worth a read. Anyone with even the remotest interest in countryside skills will be sure to find inspiration in this book...... Andy Radford's commitment and love of his craft and his obvious desire to share his knowledge with others shines through and will, through this publication, help to ensure that the tradition of Dry Stone Walling continues for centuries to come.


"""This book written by a skilled practitioner, is not only, as the title implies, a guide, but a journey through the history and development of the art of dry stone construction. The chapters are set out in an easy to follow format, starting with the basic walling techniques, taking the novice through the crucial first steps..... gives comprehensive detailed instruction to both the basic and advanced waller..... whether you will go on to savour the delights of actual construction or just dream from the comfort of your armchair, it is well worth a read."" ""Anyone with even the remotest interest in countryside skills will be sure to find inspiration in this book...... Andy Radford's commitment and love of his craft and his obvious desire to share his knowledge with others shines through and will, through this publication, help to ensure that the tradition of Dry Stone Walling continues for centuries to come."""""


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Andy Radford has been building dry stone walls for over twenty years, and has acted as a consultant, designer and contractor. He runs a landscape business in north Wales.

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