1899
Architecture of Berkshire
Reading
W.G.A. Hambling
Random Building
1884 – Swinley Birches, Ascot, Berkshire
1899 – Residence, Bath Rd., Reading, Berkshire
Architect: W.G.A. Hambling
“The site is in the best part of a residential neighbourhood. The building contains eight bedrooms, dressing-room, bathroom, linen closet, two w.c.’s, three reception-rooms, and usual offices ; also wine, beer, and coal cellars. There is also a large billiard-room opening out on to the garden level. On the west side is a conservatory extending the whole length of house. It is built in red and grey brick, with white moulded brick and Bath stone dressings. The architect is Mr. W.G.A. Hambling, Reading, and the builder is Mr. W. Stokes, Queen’s-road, Reading.” Published in The Building News, January 6 1899.
Published May 7, 2014