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...
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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...
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London Library
The London Library is the world's largest independent lending library. It was founded in 1841 by by a group of men who included Thomas Carlyle, who was dissatisfied with some...
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Lansdowne Club
The Lansdowne Club was established in 1935. It is located at 9 Fitzmaurice Place, near Berkeley Square, in London. The present building forms part of the original Lansdowne...
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Mansfield Street – various
Over the years I have carried out various jobs in eighteenth century houses in Mansfield Street. These have ranged from paint analysis to advice on colour and paint technical...
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The (Former) Irish Club
King George VI noted the outstanding service of the the Irish people to the war effort – both in the British Army and on the “Home front”. He wanted to provide tangible...
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Travellers’ Club
The Travellers Club is a gentlemen's club standing at 106 Pall Mall, London. It is the oldest of the surviving Pall Mall clubs, having been established in 1819. It moved to...
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44 Portland Place, London
Portland Place was developed by Robert and James Adam. When this building was being refurbished I was asked to advise on the paint colours in two of the rooms. View...
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6 Fitzroy Square, Headquarters of the Georgian Group
6 Fitzroy Square is the headquarters of The Georgian Group. The square was designed by Robert Adam and completed by his brothers James and William. I have been a Trustee...
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