
J. Alfred (John Alfred) Gotch
John Alfred Gotch was a noted English architect and architectural historian. His brother was the Pre-Raphaelite painter and illustrator Thomas Cooper Gotch, who painted his portrait. Married to Annie Gotch, one of their sons, Roby Myddleton Gotch was killed in action during the First World War aged 26.

The Growth of the English House A short history of its architectural development from 1100 to 1800
Discover how people transformed their homes from being stone fortresses into beautiful places, influencing homes of today.
By J. Alfred (John Alfred) Gotch

Early Renaissance Architecture in England A Historical & Descriptive Account of the Tudor, Elizabethan, & Jacobean Periods, 1500-1625
Witness the transformation of England's landscape as foreign styles clash with local traditions, giving birth to a unique architectural identity.
By J. Alfred (John Alfred) Gotch

The English Home from Charles I. to George IV. Its Architecture, Decoration and Garden Design
Witness how English homes evolved over two centuries from strongholds into elegant expressions of comfort and style, mirroring a nation's shifting priorities.
By J. Alfred (John Alfred) Gotch