1881

1873 – St.Gregory’s Church & Monastery, Downside, Somerset

Perspective View published in The Building News, May 30th 1873. The building was begun in the 19th century,

1881 – Picture Gallery, Royal Gardens, Kew, Surrey

This restored gallery at Kew Gardens is now permanently devoted to the stunning botanical illustrations of intrepid Victorian traveller and artist,

1881 – St. Mary’s Church, Hammersmith, London

Architect: Arthur Baker

Perspective view including ground plan published in The Building News, August 5th 1881. “The proposed Church of St.

1881 – ‘Fonthill’, Henley-on-Thames, London

Architect: J. & J. Belcher

“This small house has been erected and completed by Messrs. Braid and Co., from the designs of Messrs.

1881 – Albert Hall Mansions, South Kensington, London

Architect: Richard Norman Shaw

Front Perspective View as published in The Building News, October 21st 1881. Completed as illustrated and still used for housing accommodation today.

1881 – Ashford Castle, Cong, Co. Mayo

Architect: J.F. Fuller

The architecture of Ashford Castle dates from several eras. The oldest section is a 13th-century Norman castle that once belonged to the de Burgh family.

1881 – Bailiff’s Cottage at West Stratton, Hampshire

Architect: Ernest Newton

Designed for the Earl of Northbrook. Perspective View & Elevations published in The Building News, July 29th 1881.

1881 – Barrow Court, Chester, Cheshire

Architect: John Douglas

This was one of Douglas’ largest country houses, built for the grain merchant, Hugh Lyle Smyth.

1881 – Bishopstone Vicarage, Sussex

Architect: Lacy W. Ridge

1881 – Blackheath House, Castle Ave. Contarf, Dublin

Architect: Sir Thomas Drew

House designed for Gibson Black, hence the name of the house. Now part of the Incorporated Orthopedic Hospital of Ireland,