1871 – Farm Homestead at Lawford Hall, Essex
Architect: W. Lewis Baker
“These buildings were erected in the year 1871,
“These buildings were erected in the year 1871,
Imposing 19th century bank (No. 102 Upper Georges Street) now in use as a commercial premises.
James Smith, minister of the Middle parish,
Recently given a new glass and steel canopy overhanging a much widened footpath on a mainly pedestrianised street,
Work began in 1867 on what was known as Headley Towers and also,
Originally there was a medieval fortress on the site,
Uncomplete, as the expected donations to complete the spire did not materialise.
Eccles Shorrock & Co., cotton spinners,
Fine Victorian warehouse in brick with stucco decoration.
Loftus Hall is a gaunt, three-storey nine-bay mansion of 1871, with rows of plate-glass windows and a parapet.