Rights Managed > Historic England > Architecture > Interiors
Victorian drawing room BL12849B
Filename: BL12849B.jpg
Size: 4824 x 3920 (6.2MB)
Date: 15th January 2010
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Victorian drawing room BL12849B
Bidston Court, Birkenhead. Victorian interior of the drawing room looking towards the windows and fireplace. Bidston Court was built in 1891 by the Liverpool architects Grayson & Ould. The drawing room is formally decorated, with Gothic windows, Tudor platerwork, Morris wallpaper and fabrics and Georgian-style furniture. The house was demolished in 1931 and rebuilt as Hillbark in Roydon Park, Wirral, Merseyside. Photographed in July 1894 by H Bedford Lemere
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 1915127
© Historic England
Ceiling Chair Furniture Table Victorian Wall Paper
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Architecture
> Victorian Architecture
> Historic Images
> Famed Photographers
> Bedford Lemere Collection (1860s-1944)
> Historic Images
> The Victorian Age
> The 1890s
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the exquisite Victorian drawing room of Bidston Court, located in Birkenhead. Stepping into this grand space is like stepping back in time to the late 19th century. The photograph captures a stunning view towards the windows and fireplace, revealing the meticulous attention to detail that went into its design. Built in 1891 by renowned Liverpool architects Grayson & Ould, Bidston Court was a true architectural gem. The drawing room itself exudes elegance and sophistication with its Gothic windows, Tudor plasterwork, and Morris wallpaper and fabrics. Every element within this room has been carefully curated to create a harmonious blend of styles. The Georgian-style furniture adds an air of timeless beauty to the space, complementing the overall aesthetic perfectly. As one's gaze wanders upwards, they are greeted by a beautifully adorned ceiling that further enhances the opulence of this Victorian interior. It is worth noting that although Bidston Court met an unfortunate fate when it was demolished in 1931, it rose from its ashes as Hillbark in Roydon Park on Wirral's Merseyside. This historic photograph captured by H Bedford Lemere transports us back to July 1894 when Bidston Court stood proudly as a testament to Victorian craftsmanship and style. (Word count: 200)
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
