"A Complete History of the Tower of Esher - A William Wayneflete Landmark" is the first book to be solely devoted to Wayneflete Tower and its impressive catalogue of residents. It encompasses more than five hundred years of English history, and touches upon the social and political trends that had a direct bearing on its architectural development. The story is embellished with memorable anecdotes, and is woven with biographical portraits of a succession of historic English figureheads, wealthy, fashionable and charismatic owners and visitors. The final chapter is dedicated to the archaeological findings of the Time Team's September 2005 dig, which set out to determine the footprint of Wayneflete's Palace, as well as Surrey Archaelogical Society's 2007 excavation. Also included is a superb collection of illustrations, some of which have not been printed before; they alone merit publication, but combined with the text, beautifully set the scene in celebration of this national landmark.

Dr. Simon Thurley, Chief Executive, English Heritage asserts "Penny Rainbow must be congratulated on this labour of love. Few owners of important buildings make the time or have the talent to fully research their houses, let alone publish the results. Understanding places is the first step in caring for them, so I hope that this book will not only bring understanding but will lay the foundations for people in the future to care for and enjoy this wonderful and fascinating site."

The book is available from Esher Fine Art www.esherfineart.com
Elmbridge Museum www.elmbridge.gov.uk/leisure/museum/
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Hardcover: 302 pages with 256 illustrations
Publisher: Penny Rainbow (12th November 2010)
ISBN-13: 978-0-9566977-0-7
Product Dimensions: 311mm x 233mm x 30mm