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View of Wanstead House, the seat of the Earl of Tilney (Tylney), engraved for Harrison's History of London in 1775. The house was designed by the Scottish architect, Colen Campbell
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View of Wanstead House, the seat of the Earl of Tilney (Tylney), engraved for Harrison's History of London in 1775. The house was designed by the Scottish architect, Colen Campbell
View of Wanstead House, the seat of the Earl of Tilney (Tylney), engraved for Harrison's History of London in 1775. The house was designed by the Scottish architect, Colen Campbell, commissioned by Sir Richard Child in 1715 and completed in 1722 in the Palladian style and meant to rival Blenheim in magnificence. It was sadly demolished to clear the debts of William Pole-Tylney-Long-Wellesley, who had married heiress Catherine Tylney-Long in 1812. The grounds the house once stood now forms Wanstead Park, with the only remains of the house being The Temple, and the Grotto (as well as two stone pillars carved with Richard Child's initials at the cross roads of Bush Road, Overton Drive and Blake Hall Road). Date: 1775
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This stunning engraving captures the grandeur of Wanstead House, the seat of the Earl of Tilney (Tylney), as it stood in 1775. Designed by renowned Scottish architect Colen Campbell in the Palladian style, this stately home was commissioned by Sir Richard Child in 1715 and completed in 1722 to rival Blenheim Palace in magnificence.
Sadly, Wanstead House met a tragic fate when it was demolished to clear the debts of William Pole-Tylney-Long-Wellesley, who had married heiress Catherine Tylney-Long in 1812. Today, all that remains of this once-magnificent mansion are The Temple and The Grotto on the grounds that now form Wanstead Park.
The intricate details captured in this engraving showcase the landscaped gardens and elegant architecture typical of Georgian mansions from the 18th century. It serves as a poignant reminder of a lost piece of history, where opulence and beauty once reigned supreme.
As we gaze upon this historical print, we are transported back to a time when Wanstead House stood as a symbol of wealth and power. Its legacy may have been erased physically, but its memory lives on through images like these that capture its former glory for generations to come.
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