The forgotten story of London's lost Versailles
But for a sliding doors moment, Wanstead Park would be a world famous tourist attraction, rather than a lesser-visited London secret
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Why businessman, MP and Wanstead House owner left little to daughter
Sir Josiah Child (1631 - 1699) was the successful son of a London merchant. He made a large fortune as a brewer and victualler and having rented…
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Why businessman, MP and Wanstead House owner left little to daughter | East London and West Essex Guardian Series
Sir Josiah Child (1631 - 1699) was the successful son of a London merchant. He made a large fortune as a brewer and victualler and having rented…
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The hstory of the Temple in Wanstead Park, East London | East London and West Essex Guardian Series
Built in 1760, the Temple has been restored several times and served different purposes in its history. Although the current building’s designer remains a mystery, the exterior’s Tuscan style is a product of the vision of John 2nd Earl Tylney (1712 to 1784), the owner of Wanstead house in the latter half of the 18th century. Inspired by what he had seen on a tour of Europe, Tylney wanted to replicate the remains of ancient Rome in Wanstead, and duly started planning his architectural ode to classical civilisation. The Temple Richard Arnopp, a local historian and member of Friends ...
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