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William Morris

previous posts
  • House History Show 15 May 2021
  • walthamstow’s christmas past: early 20th century
  • early seaside accommodation: summer lodgings, stays of the past
  • historic houses of walthamstow
  • birmingham house museums
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Water House, former home of William Morris

historic houses of walthamstow

Walthamstow’s residential streets are lined with Victorian and 20th century housing, making it difficult to imagine the area as the rural countryside it once was. From the 17th century this quiet corner of Essex became increasingly popular with wealthy city merchants and businessmen who built large mansions with spacious gardens Read more…

By Karen Averby, 2 years2 years ago
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