Fulham Palace in Fulham, London, at one time the main residence of the Bishop of London, is of medieval origin. It was the country home of the Bishops of London from at least 11th century until 1975. I have...
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Dec 11th, 2010
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Exterior | Private Houses |
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Queen Anne’s Gate, Westminster
I was commissioned to carry out the paint analysis of a very interesting early 18th century house in Westminster. 71 individual decorative schemes were found on the exterior of the house and this helped date a...
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Dec 11th, 2010
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Regent Palace Hotel
Regent Palace Hotel The Regent Palace Hotel was opened on May 16, 1915. At that time, it was the largest hotel in Europe with 1028 bedrooms. By the 1930s it was starting to look a bit old-fashioned and it was...
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Dec 10th, 2010
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Exterior | Private Houses | Residences |
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Sir William Powell’s Almshouses
Sir William Powell's Almshouses are situated on the north side of the churchyard of All Saints’ parish church, in Fulham. They were founded and endowed by Hereford MP and owner of nearby Munster House, Sir...
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Dec 10th, 2010
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Institutions | Places of Worship |
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St Michael and All Angels, Bedford Park
Like most of Bedford Park, the architecture of the church of St Michael and All Angels is mainly in the Queen Anne revival style. The church was designed by Richard Norman Shaw in 1879-80 and it was one of the few...
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Dec 10th, 2010
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Palace Theatre, London
Having already financed the building of the Savoy Theatre with the profits from his productions of Gilbert and Sullivan performances, the opera-loving speculator, Richard D’Oyly Carte set out to build a London...
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Dec 10th, 2010
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Commercial premises | Conservation | Portfolio |
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Spencer House
Spencer House was commissioned by John, 1st Earl Spencer in 1756. The architect he chose was John Vardy who had studied under William Kent. Vardy is responsible for the facades of the mansion that we see...
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Dec 10th, 2010
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Simpson’s-in-the-Strand
Simpson's-in-the-Strand is one of London's most historic landmark restaurants and has been offering classic British dishes to its patrons for over 170 years. It was originally opened in 1828 as a chess club and...
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Dec 10th, 2010
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Institutions | Places of Worship | Portfolio |
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St. John’s, Hyde Park
The development of the “Paddington Estate” in the early years of the nineteenth century led to the creation of a new parish. In 1826 the Reverend Dr Crane applied to the Church Commissioners to build a chapel. ...
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Dec 10th, 2010
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Clubs and Societies | Exterior | Organisations | Portfolio |
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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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