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Mrs. Thrales House, Streatham, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
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Mrs. Thrales House, Streatham, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Thrales House, Streatham, (c1878). The Georgian country mansion at Streatham Park in the village of Streatham was built by the brewer Ralph Thrale. It later passed to his son Henry Thrale, who with his wife Hester entertained many of the leading literary and artistic characters of the day, notably the lexicographer Samuel Johnson who had his own room above the library. Hesters diaries and correspondence are an important source of information about Johnson and 18th-century English life. The house has since been demolished, and the area is now part of greater London. From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, And Its Places. The Southern Suburbs, Volume VI, by Edward Walford. [Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. London, Paris & New York, c1878]
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This print showcases the grandeur of Mrs. Thrale's House in Streatham, a Georgian country mansion built by brewer Ralph Thrale in the late 18th century. Passed down to his son Henry Thrale and his wife Hester, this magnificent residence became a hub for literary and artistic luminaries of the time. One notable guest was Samuel Johnson, the renowned lexicographer, who even had his own room above the library. Hester's diaries and correspondence offer invaluable insights into both Johnson's life and English society during the 18th century. Sadly, Mrs. Thrale's House no longer stands today as it has been demolished, giving way to modern development within greater London. The image itself captures not only the architectural beauty of this stately home but also hints at its lush surroundings with glimpses of an enchanting garden landscape. The monochrome aesthetic lends a timeless quality to this snapshot from history. Preserved within Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, And Its Places - Volume VI by Edward Walford - this photograph serves as a visual testament to an era long gone but still remembered through historical accounts like these.
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