Bower House

The Bower House is a grade I listed Palladian mansion in Havering-atte-Bower, England.[1] It was built in 1729 by Henry Flitcroft.[1] The stable block is separately grade I listed.[2] It incorporated architectural items salvaged from the ruined Havering Palace. It remained a private home until 1976 when it was purchased by the Ford Motor Company.[3] It is currently used as a Christian training centre.[4] It forms part of the Open House London weekend.[5]

The Bower House

References
  1. "Bower House, Orange Tree Hill, Havering-atte-Bower". Havering London Borough Council. Archived from the original on 2011-06-08.
  2. "Stable Block at Bower House, Orange Tree Hill, Havering-atte-Bower". Havering London Borough Council. Archived from the original on 2011-06-08.
  3. "Bower House". William Martin Group.
  4. "Amana Trust". www.amanatrust.org.uk.
  5. "Discover Havering – Open House 2009". Havering London Borough Council. Archived from the original on 2009-09-15.

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