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Postcard views (6) of Lydiard House and Park by William Hooper, c1880-1910

Postcard views (6) of Lydiard House and Park by William Hooper, c1880-1910
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Late 19th/early 20th century postcards by the Swindon photographer, William Hooper. It is believed that the photographs were a private commission for the Bolingbroke family. They are captioned:

a. THE AVENUE LYDIARD PARK

b. A FINE CEDAR LYDIARD PARK

c. ICE HOUSE ROAD AVENUE LYDIARD PARK

d. LYDIARD PARK FROM THE LAKE

e. LYDIARD PARK S.E. VIEW

f. LYDIARD PARK S. FRONT


Year:
1880-1910
Photographer:
William Hooper (1864-1955)
Type:
Photograph
Location:
Lydiard House
Owner:
Swindon Borough Council
Reference:
LYD1993-256 a -f
Copyright:
Lydiard House
Last updated on:
Saturday 9th July 2022

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