Why read The Stonemason?

Book cover of The Stonemason: A History of Building Britain

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A stonemason's story of the building of Britain: part archaeological history, part deeply personal insight into an ancient craft.

In his thirty-year career, stonemason Andrew Ziminski has worked on many of our greatest monuments. From Neolithic monoliths to Roman baths and temples, from the tower of Salisbury Cathedral to the…

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Rebecca Struthers

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As you’ve probably guessed by this point, I love it when makers and restorers write about what they do.

It brings a history of craft to life in such an infectious way. The Stonemason is a journey back in time that explores how the way we’ve built buildings can tell us stories about our social and cultural histories. It’s incredibly personal, using some of the monuments Ziminski has worked on over his 30-year career as a stonemason, and for my fellow dog lovers it also stars his gorgeous whippet Nutmeg.

From Rebecca's list on The best books for people who love taking things apart (and hopefully putting them back together again).