Barbara Jones. The Aviary, Dropmore, Buckinghamshire. Lithograph, 1971 Dropmore House is a large detached late eighteenth century mansion which stands in its own estate of 220 acres. It is located in the Thames...
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Feb 1st, 2015
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Exterior | Portfolio | Private Houses | Residences |
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The Aviary, Dropmore Park
Jan 6th, 2013
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Aesthetics | History |
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Stone Colour
Entrance Hall - Roehampton House A recent project reminded me of an important point that one is frequently faced with when examining eighteenth century houses. It is something that often causes surprise especially...
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Dec 4th, 2012
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Aesthetics | History |
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The Entrance Hall in the 18th Century
An entrance hall of the 1770s In 1715 the Scottish architect, Colen Campbell, launched his campaign for a return to the purity which he believed to have been the quality of the antique. In the preface to the first...
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Dec 28th, 2010
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All Souls, Langham Place
All Souls, Langham Place, was built by John Nash on the ceremonial route that he planned from Carlton House to Regent's Park via Regent Street and Park Square. It was to provide to provide an eye-catching monument...
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Dec 11th, 2010
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Conservation | Exterior | National Trust |
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Basildon Park, Berkshire
Basildon Park was built by John Carr of York for Sir Francis Sykes between 1776 and 1783. It is a beautifully balanced building of warm Bath stone consisting of a main central block joined to individual pavilions by...
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