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Strawberry Hill House

Strawberry Hill House

Please note the change of date from 11 November to 21 November

Leader: Peter R, List opens August/September 2024, Final payment October 2024

Strawberry Hill House is a Gothic Revival Villa built in Twickenham by Horace Walpole from 1749 onwards. It is typical of Strawberry Hill architecture and prefigured the 19th century Gothic Revival with towers and battlements outside and elaborate decoration inside, including Walpole’s collection of antiquarian objects including a Robert Adam fireplace. The house is filled with rare paintings, sculptures and furniture.

Event type: Outing
Date: 21st November 2024