John Buxton, Norfolk Gentleman and Architect: Letters to His Son, 1719-1729Letters written by John Buxton (1685-1731), son of Robert Buxton (1659-1691) and Elizabeth Gooch (1664-1730), to his son, Robert Buxton (1710-1750). John was born 15 September 1685 in Wenhaston, Suffolk. He married his cousin, Anne Gooch (1691-1741), daughter of Clement Gooch and Sarah Herne. They had twelve children. |
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... built for Colonel Fane.87 Robert was encouraged to study buildings whenever he had the opportu- nity . When preparations were being made in 1729 for Anne Buxton with her older daughters and Robert to visit Mrs Pigott at Doddershall ...
... built for Colonel Fane.87 Robert was encouraged to study buildings whenever he had the opportu- nity . When preparations were being made in 1729 for Anne Buxton with her older daughters and Robert to visit Mrs Pigott at Doddershall ...
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... built 1704-14 , by an unknown architect , for Richard Grenville ( 1678–1728 ) . With its central block connected to two independent pavilions by quadrant walls it was modelled on Buckingham House ( London ) , of 1702-5 by William Winde ...
... built 1704-14 , by an unknown architect , for Richard Grenville ( 1678–1728 ) . With its central block connected to two independent pavilions by quadrant walls it was modelled on Buckingham House ( London ) , of 1702-5 by William Winde ...
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... built after the Roman manner , finished by Sarah , the Duchess Dowager of Marlborough , to the memory of the duke her husband.33 It has one large arch for carriages and 2 small ones on each side , and it has the finest effect possible ...
... built after the Roman manner , finished by Sarah , the Duchess Dowager of Marlborough , to the memory of the duke her husband.33 It has one large arch for carriages and 2 small ones on each side , and it has the finest effect possible ...
Contents
THE LETTERS | 33 |
A Catalogue of Robert Buxtons Books 1720s | 173 |
B A Calculation of John Buxtons Personal Fortune c 1710 | 180 |
Copyright | |
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