Further reading

A Complete History of the Tower of Esher – a William Wayneflete Landmark by Penny Rainbow (Penny Rainbow, 2006)
Written and published by Penny Rainbow, the owner of Wayneflete Tower since 1992, this is the first book to be devoted solely to the tower and its impressive catalogue of residents. It encompasses more than 500 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 Time Team's September 2005 dig, which set out to determine the footprint of Wayneflete's palace. Also included is a superb collection of illustrations, some of which have not been printed before. For publication details, contact info@waynefletetower.co.uk.

William Waynflete, Bishop and Educationalist by Virginia Davis (Boydell Press, 1993)
This is the first modern study of William Wayneflete (Davis prefers the alternate spelling). Wayneflete was one of the great educationalists and patrons of learning of late medieval England, and his career was dominated by an interest in education. He played a leading role in some of the changes which transformed education in 15th-century England, including the emergence in Oxford and Cambridge of new and larger colleges; the influence of continental humanist ideas that reshaped English thought; the introduction of the teaching of Greek; the composition of new grammars; and the introduction of printing as a means of disseminating the new learning.

Brick Building in Britain by R W Brunskill (Orion, 1997) paperback £16.99 ISBN: 0575065354
The Tudors reintroduced the use of bricks in building in Britain for the first time since the Romans. The manufacture of brick, its use in historic buildings and the changing styles of brick-based construction and decoration are all described in this well-illustrated book.

Life in the English Country House: A social and architectural history by Mark Girouard (Yale University Press, 1993, 2nd edition) paperback £16.95 ISBN: 0300058705
Classic introductory book on the architecture, use, and evolution of English country houses from the medieval period to the Second World War. Although not an archaeological text it provides a good background on the way house plans, facades etc reflect the original purpose of the building and social standing and expectations of the builder.

The English House by James Chambers (Thames Methuen, 1985) hardback £14.95 ISBN: 042300400X
Tells the story of the English house in all its richness and diversity, from the earliest medieval dwellings to the 20th century. Includes a good introductory chapter on Tudor country houses.

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