1862 : Hemsted House, Near Staplehurst. David Brandon, Architect. An original page from The Builder. An Illustrated Weekly Magazine, for the Architect, Engineer, Archaeologist, Constructor, & Art-Lover. 1862.
London: The Builder, 1862. Unframed Print. Very Good Condition. Item #369118
Originally designed by David Brandon, Hemsted House stood as a proud exemplar of Victorian country house architecture, with its gabled roofs, lofty chimneys, and commanding central tower that echoed Tudor Revival ideals. Nestled in the Kent countryside near Staplehurst, it embodied the aesthetic and cultural aspirations of mid-19th-century aristocratic life. Though demolished in the early 20th century, the site's story continued: a smaller structure rose in its place, eventually becoming Benenden School. Today, while the grand original is long gone, its spirit lingers in the parkland and educational legacy that replaced it. A quiet echo of heritage repurposed for modern endeavour. A single sheet print, image area approx. 18 x 29 cms. The illustrations found in leading architectural journals of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, such as The Builder, Building News, and The Architect are masterpieces of visual craftsmanship. These illustrations capture the elegance, intricacy, and stylistic flair of the period's architecture. Rich in ornamental detail and atmospheric depth, they reflect not only the buildings themselves but the artistic sensibilities and design discourse of their age. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL PAGE FROM THE JOURNAL, PRINTED AT THE DATE SHOWN IN THE TITLE, NOT A REPRINT OR COPY. Category: Builder & Building News; Unframed Prints : Old; PRINTS : Buildings & Places. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.
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