Lawrence-Beaton, Helen: Thomas Archer. A Forgotten Baroque Master. 2025. 240 pages, over 100 colour illustrations. Hardback. 24.5 x 19cms. A study of Archer's life and works, considering his architecture within its original landscape contexts, his awareness of garden design and his previously unknown travel across Europe. Essays expand on his commission at Chatsworth, the patronage of John Wallop, the Church of St Philip in Birmingham, Archer's own house at Hale Park and the commission for building 50 new churches in London.
A study of Archerâs life and works, considering his architecture within its original landscape contexts, his awareness of garden design and his previously unknown travel across Europe. Essays expand on his commission at Chatsworth, the patronage of John Wallop, the Church of St Philip in Birmingham, Archer's own house at Hale Park and the commission for building 50 new churches in London