Book titled 'The Charm of the English Village' by P.H. Ditchfield, illustrated by Sydney R. Jones

This book was first published in 1908 by P.H. Ditchfield, a prolific English author and antiquarian who wrote extensively about rural England and its traditions. The edition shown appears to be a 1985 reprint by Crescent Books, featuring the original illustrations by Sydney R. Jones, a noted architectural illustrator of the early 20th century. The book documents and celebrates the architectural and cultural heritage of traditional English villages, capturing their aesthetic appeal and historical significance. It remains popular among architectural historians, anglophiles, and those interested in rural English heritage for its detailed descriptions and beautiful illustrations of village life, architecture, and landscapes that represent a nostalgic view of pre-industrial England.