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Fairfax House OFH01_01_01_f06_10
Filename: ofh01_01_01_f06_10.jpg
Size: 6535 x 4993 (6.8MB)
Date: 26th April 2023
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Fairfax House OFH01_01_01_f06_10
FAIRFAX HOUSE, HIGH STREET, PUTNEY, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON. Fairfax House, seen looking south east from Putney High Street with the stables immediately beyond the house.
Despite a campaign to save it, the house was demolished in 1887. The shell porch was salvaged and reused in a house in West Hampstead.
This image appears in William Field's Photographs of Putney, compiled by Dorian Gerhold and Michael Bull for the Wandsworth Historical Society
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Media ID 32038020
© Historic England Archive
1880s 1970s 19th Century House Stuart Urban Affluence Dutch Gables Recycling Threatened
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the grandeur of Fairfax House, located on Putney High Street in Wandsworth, Greater London. The image showcases the house from a southeast perspective, with its magnificent stables visible just beyond. Despite efforts to preserve this architectural gem, Fairfax House met an unfortunate fate and was demolished in 1887. However, not all was lost as the shell porch of the house was salvaged and found new life in a residence situated in West Hampstead. The photograph is part of William Field's collection titled "Photographs of Putney" meticulously compiled by Dorian Gerhold and Michael Bull for the esteemed Wandsworth Historical Society. It offers a glimpse into the past, transporting viewers back to the 1880s when this mansion stood tall amidst an urban landscape. Notable features showcased include Dutch gables that adorned Fairfax House's facade, symbolizing both elegance and affluence during that era. This visual documentation also sheds light on societal concerns surrounding threatened heritage sites during the late 19th century. Moreover, it serves as a reminder of how recycling has long been practiced even before it became popularized in modern times. The reuse of Fairfax House's shell porch demonstrates resourcefulness and preservation instincts prevalent at that time. William O Field's photograph encapsulates both historical significance and aesthetic beauty within its frame – a testament to his talent as well as an invaluable record of England's architectural heritage.
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