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End houses MCF01_02_1559
Filename: mcf01_02_1559.jpg
Size: 6571 x 4997 (8.1MB)
Date: 7th November 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: His toric England Archive
Source: His toric England Archive
Owner URL: https ://images .his toricenglands ervices .org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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End houses MCF01_02_1559
Groombridge, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The back of end houses in Groombridge, tile hung at first floor level and partially weatherboarded.
The photographer has not recorded which end houses these are but they could be at the back of the houses on The Walks in Groombridge, next door to the Crown Inn where she stayed during her visit to the area. In the negative index for the collection she has referred to the odd roofs of the houses
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Media ID 27968446
© Historic England Archive
1910s House Timber Framed House Vernacular Architecture
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the charm of Groombridge, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells in Kent during the early 1910s. Titled "End houses MCF01_02_1559" it showcases a row of end houses with unique architectural features. The photographer, Katherine MacFee, unfortunately did not specify which exact houses these are but suggests they might be located at the back of the houses on The Walks in Groombridge. The image reveals that these end houses were adorned with tile hung facades at the first floor level while boasting partial weatherboarding. Their timber-framed structures exude a sense of vernacular architecture prevalent during that era. MacFee was particularly intrigued by their peculiar roofs as mentioned in her negative index for this collection. It is worth noting that MacFee stayed nearby at the Crown Inn during her visit to this picturesque area, adding a personal touch to her documentation of Groombridge's architectural heritage. This photograph serves as a testament to her keen eye for detail and appreciation for capturing slices of history through her lens. Preserved by Historic England, this print allows us to step back in time and marvel at the beauty and craftsmanship displayed by these end houses over a century ago.
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