Georgian Houses 
The fast pace of urbanisation brought about by the Industrial Revolution saw a proliferation of house building during the eighteenth century. Britain's economy was buoyant and the middles classes were expanding. The best possible way for them to spend their money and increase their assets was to buy houses.
The influences of Grand Tours of Europe particularly to Renaissance Italy, and Classical Greece soon manifested themselves in Georgian architecture and furniture design. Pediments and pilasters could be found not only on building exteriors but also supporting table tops and lamp stands.
This section of eighteenth century dolls house source material examines Georgian architecture, European influences and shfiting tastes in interior design in pursuit of a more elegant and luxurious lifestyle
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