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Battlesden House - photograph of the South side of the house, built in 1864 for the Page-Turner family. Designed by Sir Joseph Paxton and his Partner (who was largely responsible), G H Stokes, at a cost of £40,000. Never occupied by a member of the family, but David Bromilow, a wealthy colliery proprietor from Leicestershire, lived there fore some years. House demolished in 1886 forllowing the purchase of the Estate by the Duke of Bedford. Photo taken c. 1885.

1885, 1984

From: 1852 To: 1984

35mm colour transparency

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architecture, Battlesden House, BATTLESDEN