Bower House

Not to be confused with Bower House Tye.

The Bower House
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The Bower House (/ˈbaʊər/) is a Grade I listed Palladian mansion in Havering-atte-Bower, England.[1] It was built in 1729 by Henry Flitcroft, and was his first commission.[1] The stable block was built at the same time and is separately grade I listed.[2] Landscape architect Charles Bridgeman designed the grounds and possibly the stable block.[1][3] The mansion incorporated architectural items salvaged from the ruined Havering Palace.[3] The staircase features murals by James Thornhill.[1]

It remained a private home until 1976 when it was purchased by the Ford Motor Company.[4] It is currently used as a Christian training centre.[5] The house forms part of the Open House London festival.[6]

  1. ^ a b c d Historic England. "The Bower House (Grade I) (1079873)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Stable Block At The Bower House (Grade I) (1079874)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Havering atte Bower Conservation Area - Character Appraisal and Management Proposals". London Borough of Havering. p. 13.
  4. ^ "Bower House". William Martin Group.
  5. ^ "Amana Trust". www.amanatrust.org.uk.
  6. ^ "Bower House". Open House Festival. Retrieved 20 September 2024.