Chequers: The Prime Minister's Country House and Its History

by Norma Major

Book Overview

Dating from the 16th century, Chequers is one of Britain's most familiar yet least known country houses. As the country residence of the Prime Minister, it is not open to the public, and until now few photographs of it have been published. In this enlightening, well-researched history of the estate, Norma Major, wife of the current Prime Minister, opens the door to Chequers and takes us on a guided tour of one of Britain's most interesting national...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789203197
• ISBN13: 9780789203199
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Cross River Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 3.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 11.0" x 10.0"