No. 7 Charlotte Square (The Georgian House) is an 18th century town house in Edinburgh's New Town, designed by Robert Adam. The house is beautifully furnished, with collections of period china, furniture, art, and...
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The Georgian House, Edinburgh

Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire
Stoke Park was designed by James Wyatt (1746-1813) for John Penn. The house passed through a series of owners until 1958 when it was bought by Eton Rural District Council. In 1988 Stoke Park Club took over the...
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Richard Bennehan House, Stagville
In 1787 Richard Bennehan opened a store at Stagville, near Durham, North Carolina. Somewhere between 1788 and 1790, he built a small, 24ft x 16ft house which later became the wing of a larger structure. A kitchen,...
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Stratfield Saye
Stratfield Saye House is a large stately home at Stratfield Saye in the north-east of Hampshire. It has been the home of the Dukes of Wellington since 1817. I have been providing advice on colour and my company...
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Home House
Home House was completed in 1778 to the designs (initially) of James Wyatt and (later) Robert Adam. The building changed hands many times over the years. Later occupants included the Marquis de la Luzerne during...
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Naval & Military Club
No 4 St James’s Square, the building currently occupied by The Naval & Military Club was designed by Edward Shepherd and erected between 1726-28. I was twice asked for advice by architects acting on behalf of...
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Eltham Lodge
Eltham Lodge, Kent (1663–1664) was the first completed work of Hugh May. It was built for Sir John Shaw, Bart. in brick, with a stone pediment and Ionic pilasters. The double-pile house reflected Dutch...
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Old “In & Out Club” – Egremont House
The architect Matthew Brettingham designed this London mansion in the Palladian style. Begun in 1759, it is one of the few great London town houses still standing. Originally Egremont House, it later came to be...
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Old House of Keys, Isle of Man
The Old House of Keys was the legislative meeting place of the Isle of Man between 1821 and 1874. As the importance of Douglas grew as a port and financial centre it became inevitable that the assembly would move...
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
I have visited Colonial Williamsburg several times on conferences or to lecture. Whenever I am there my opinion is often sought on paint matters. To date I have looked at the Governor’s Palace; Peyton Randolph...
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