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Dawley House, Middlesex

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Set within a grand park in Harlington, Middlesex, 17th Century Dawley House was acquired by Henry St.John 1st Viscount Bolingbroke in 1725. This engraving by Johannes Kip provides a bird's eye view of the property, with formal gardens and separate wings, surrounded by fields and woodland.

Henry demolished the house, rebuilding it to the designs of James Gibbs. He renamed it Dawley Farm, decorating the interiors with paintings of rustic images.

Here he entertained his celebrated friends:- Dryden, Pope, Swift and Voltaire.

The House was demolished in 1770 and the site subsequently developed.

Year:
1700-1750
Artist:
Johannes Kip
Type:
Engraving
Location:
Harlington, Middlesex, UK
Copyright:
Unknown
Last updated on:
Sunday 29th December 2024

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