Scene from Emile, ou Traite de l'education by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Paris, 1762). In this novel by the French political philosopher and educationlist Rousseau (1712-1778), as an educational experiment the hero, Emile, is raised apart from other children. Here Emile is with the priest from Savoy who, as the author's mouthpiece, is propounding the Theology of Nature which assumes Man to be naturally good, contradicting the doctrine of Original Sin.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), French political philosopher, educationalist and author. Aquatint after portrait by Garneray from Pierre Michel Alix (1752-1817) series of portraits of eminent men.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) contemplating the natural beauty of Switzerland. French political author, educationalist and philosopher. Engraving 1787.
The Folly dates from the early nineteenth century, but is thought to be a remodelling of an earlier, possibly Georgian house, by the Fergusons, who were Reading brewers. There are bricks dated in the 1750s and 60s, and the stamp 18 WHF 05 [or 09] set in the gable wall. However, the building in its present form probably dates from between 1820 and 1840. Inside, the doors, skirting boards, shutters and staircase are all original.
Folly: 18th Century: C18: Salisbury: Stone Arched building: Public garden: Bourne Hill House: Wyndham House:
Description
A four-arched, conical-towered stone structure installed in the 18th century garden development of Bourne Hill House, in Salisbury. Now called Wyndham House it formerly housed Salisbury's Council offices.The garden is an attractive public park. Some have suggested the building may have originated in the Cathedral Close.
architectural; architecture; Berkshire; building; country; England; EU; Europe; field; Flint's Folly; Follies; folly; footpath; GB; Great Britain; historic; listed building; Nunhide Tower; permissive route; Pigeon Tower; Pincent's Kiln; public footpath; Reading; right of way; rural; Sulham; UK; United Kingdom; Wilder's Folly
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A landscape view of Wilder's Folly set in the countryside outside Reading in Berkshire. A dramatic late summer sky of white clouds set against a blue sky.
architectural; architecture; Berkshire; building; country; England; EU; Europe; field; Flint's Folly; Follies; folly; footpath; GB; Great Britain; historic; listed building; Nunhide Tower; permissive route; Pigeon Tower; Pincent's Kiln; public footpath; Reading; right of way; rural; Sulham; UK; United Kingdom; Wilder's Folly
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A portrait (vertical) view of Wilder's Folly set in the countryside outside Reading in Berkshire. A dramatic late summer sky of white clouds set against a blue sky.
Lord Berners folly, Faringdon, Faringdon Folly, Folly Hill, Gothic, mock battlements, newest folly, last major folly, built, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, England, walker, dog, dog walking, IPSV2678
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In Faringdon the town's landmark folly is a 140ft tower, which dominates a mound half a mile east of the town. The mound was known for centuries as Folly Hill despite being Folly less. Until Lord Berners in 1935 decided to rectify the problem. "The great point of this tower is that it will be entirely useless". He is supposed to have said. Architect friend, Lord Gerald Wellesley. Lord Berners went on holiday. On his return instead of the Gothic one-off he had envisaged was a more modest and sober looking tower. With just the top of the tower, still to be finished, Lord Berners insisted on Gothic flourishes. An octagonal room and mock battlements were added. It was the last major folly to be built in England Faringdon Oxfordshire, UK 20 miles SW of Oxford 12 miles NE of Swindon
London; West London; England; U.K.; Sir William Chambers; 18th century; folly; architectural folly; architectural follies; architecture; place of interest; day trip; sightseeing; London history; nature; London gardens; London parks; London icons; Kew Gardens; Kew; Royal Botanic Gardens Kew; trees; horticulture; gardens; landscape design; outdoor; outside; Kew Gardens scene; educational trip; family outing; spring; spring in Kew gardens; early spring in Kew Gardens; early spring; Temple of Aeolus; historic; England; Britain; ancient; Temple of Aeolus in spring sunshine; Temple of Aeolus and spring flowers; follies; Decimus Burton; stone; stone temple; garden temple; spring flowers; flowers; London follies; English follies; British follies; Temple of Aeolus at dusk;
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The Temple of Aeolus designed by Sir William Chambers was built in the 1760's. It originally had a revolving seat to provide visitors with a panoramic view. By 1845 it was in a 'ruinous state' and was rebuilt by Decimus Burton in stone.
London; West London; England; U.K.; Sir William Chambers; 18th century; folly; architectural folly; architectural follies; architecture; place of interest; day trip; sightseeing; London history; nature; London gardens; London parks; London icons; Kew Gardens; Kew; Royal Botanic Gardens Kew; trees; horticulture; gardens; landscape design; outdoor; outside; Kew Gardens scene; educational trip; family outing; spring; spring in Kew gardens; early spring in Kew Gardens; early spring; Temple of Aeolus; historic; England; Britain; ancient; Temple of Aeolus in spring sunshine; Temple of Aeolus and spring flowers; follies; Decimus Burton; stone; stone temple; garden temple; spring flowers; flowers; London follies; English follies; British follies; Temple of Aeolus at dusk;
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The Temple of Aeolus designed by Sir William Chambers was built in the 1760's. It originally had a revolving seat to provide visitors with a panoramic view. By 1845 it was in a 'ruinous state' and was rebuilt by Decimus Burton in stone.
London; West London; England; U.K.; Sir William Chambers; 18th century; folly; architectural folly; architectural follies; architecture; place of interest; day trip; sightseeing; London history; nature; London gardens; London parks; London icons; Kew Gardens; Kew; Royal Botanic Gardens Kew; trees; horticulture; gardens; landscape design; outdoor; outside; Kew Gardens scene; educational trip; family outing; spring; spring in Kew gardens; early spring in Kew Gardens; early spring; Temple of Aeolus; historic; England; Britain; ancient; Temple of Aeolus in spring sunshine; Temple of Aeolus and spring flowers; Decimus Burton; stone; stone temple; garden temple; spring flowers; flowers; follies; London follies; English follies; British follies;
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The Temple of Aeolus by Sir William Chambers was built in the 1760's. It originally had a revolving seat to provide visitors with a panoramic view. By 1845 it was in a 'ruinous state' and was rebuilt by Decimus Burton in stone.
London; West London; England; U.K.; Sir William Chambers; 18th century; folly; architectural folly; architectural follies; architecture; place of interest; day trip; sightseeing; London history; nature; London gardens; London parks; London icons; Kew Gardens; Kew; Royal Botanic Gardens Kew; trees; horticulture; gardens; landscape design; outdoor; outside; Kew Gardens scene; educational trip; family outing; spring; spring in Kew gardens; early spring in Kew Gardens; early spring; Temple of Aeolus; historic; England; Britain; ancient; Temple of Aeolus in spring sunshine; Temple of Aeolus and spring flowers; follies; Decimus Burton; stone; stone temple; garden temple; spring flowers; flowers; London follies; English follies; British follies;
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The Temple of Aeolus designed by Sir William Chambers was built in the 1760's. It originally had a revolving seat to provide visitors with a panoramic view. By 1845 it was in a 'ruinous state' and was rebuilt by Decimus Burton in stone.
ruined arch; folly; follies; follies of London; architectural follies of London; 18th-century; Kew; Kew Gardens; West London; London; hidden London; arch; archway; stone archway; London history; ornamental features; Kew history; London gardens; London parks; garden features; ornamental garden features; architectural folly; architectural follies; tranquil scene; peaceful scene; Sir William Chambers; English follies; British follies; stone folly;
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The Ruined Arch was designed as a mock Roman ruin by Sir William Chambers. It was built in 1759-60. Such follies were very fashionable during the 18th century as ornamental garden features. This folly however also served a practical purpose in carrying a carriage-way across what is now Kew Road. The arch has deteriorated over the centuries and is now more ruinous than when it was built.
ruined arch; folly; follies; follies of London; architectural follies of London; 18th-century; Kew; Kew Gardens; West London; London; hidden London; arch; archway; stone archway; London history; ornamental features; Kew history; London gardens; London parks; garden features; ornamental garden features; architectural folly; architectural follies; tranquil scene; peaceful scene; Sir William Chambers; English follies; British follies; stone folly;
Description
The Ruined Arch was designed as a mock Roman ruin by Sir William Chambers. It was built in 1759-60. Such follies were very fashionable during the 18th century as ornamental garden features. This folly however also served a practical purpose in carrying a carriage-way across what is now Kew Road. The arch has deteriorated over the centuries and is now more ruinous than when it was built.
London; West London; England; U.K.; Sir William Chambers; 18th century; folly; architectural folly; architectural follies; architecture; place of interest; day trip; sightseeing; London history; nature; London gardens; London parks; London icons; Kew Gardens; Kew; Royal Botanic Gardens Kew; trees; horticulture; gardens; landscape design; outdoor; outside; Kew Gardens scene; educational trip; family outing; spring; spring in Kew gardens; early spring in Kew Gardens; early spring; Temple of Arethusa; historic; England; Britain; ancient; follies; London follies; English follies; British follies;
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The Temple of Arethusa was designed by Sir William Chambers for Princess Augusta. It was built in 1758 and named after a mythological Greek nymph who was turned into spring water.
London; West London; England; U.K.; Sir William Chambers; 18th century; folly; architectural folly; architectural follies; architecture; place of interest; day trip; sightseeing; London history; nature; London gardens; London parks; London icons; Kew Gardens; Kew; Royal Botanic Gardens Kew; trees; horticulture; gardens; landscape design; outdoor; outside; Kew Gardens scene; educational trip; family outing; spring; spring in Kew gardens; early spring in Kew Gardens; early spring; Temple of Arethusa; historic; ancient; England; Britain; follies; London follies; English follies; British follies;
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The Temple of Arethusa was designed by Sir William Chambers for Princess Augusta. It was built in 1758 and named after a mythological Greek nymph who was turned into spring water.
Nore Folly; Slindon; follies; West Sussex; follies; travel; tourism; england; britain; british isles; south downs; rural; countryside; building; architecture; historic; history; tower; countess of newburgh; arundel; portrait; vertical; TRENsu83d; holiday; vacation;
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Nore Folly, aka Slindon Folly, West Sussex, England, possibly built originally as a replica italian arch at the request of the Countess of Newburgh in the mid 18th century
London; West London; England; U.K.; Sir William Chambers; 18th century; folly; architectural folly; architectural follies; architecture; place of interest; day trip; sightseeing; London history; nature; London gardens; London parks; London icons; Kew Gardens; Kew; Royal Botanic Gardens Kew; trees; horticulture; gardens; landscape design; outdoor; outside; Kew Gardens scene; educational trip; family outing; spring; spring in Kew gardens; early spring in Kew Gardens; early spring; Temple of Bellona; historic; England; Britain; ancient; Princess Augusta; garden temple; peaceful scene; tranquil scene; London travel; follies; London follies; English follies; British follies;
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The Temple of Bellona is a garden temple by Sir William Chambers, built in 1760 for Princess Augusta. It takes its name from Bellona, the Roman goddess of war and companion of the god Mars.
Alnwick; Northumberland; Northumberland Folly; Northumbria; Tenantry Column; Tenantry Tower; The Farmers Folly; north east England; to send
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The column was erected by the Duke of Northumberland's tenants out of gratitude for having reduced their rents during the recession after the Napoleonic Wars, when he realised that they could afford to built this, he immediately increased them again.
Follies Architecture 1889-1885 Folly, Sway, New Forest, Hampshire, England, UK, Judge Andrew Thomas Turton Peterson, Sir Christopher Wren's Ghost, concrete
Nore Folly; Slindon; follies; West Sussex; follies; travel; tourism; england; britain; british isles; south downs; rural; countryside; building; architecture; historic; history; tower; countess of newburgh; horizontal; landscape; TRENsu76d
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Nore Folly, aka Slindon Folly, West Sussex, England, possibly built originally as a replica italian arch at the request of the Countes of Newburgh in he mid 18th century
Nore Folly; Slindon; follies; West Sussex; follies; travel; tourism; england; britain; british isles; south downs; rural; countryside; building; architecture; historic; history; tower; countess of newburgh; horizontal; landscape; TRENsu79d
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Nore Folly, aka Slindon Folly, West Sussex, England, possibly built originally as a replica italian arch at the request of the Countess of Newburgh in the mid 18th century
London; West London; England; U.K.; Sir William Chambers; 18th century; folly; architectural folly; architectural follies; architecture; place of interest; day trip; sightseeing; London history; nature; London gardens; London parks; London icons; Kew Gardens; Kew; Royal Botanic Gardens Kew; trees; horticulture; gardens; landscape design; outdoor; outside; Kew Gardens scene; educational trip; family outing; spring; spring in Kew gardens; early spring in Kew Gardens; early spring; Temple of Bellona; historic; England; Britain; ancient; Princess Augusta; garden temple; peaceful scene; tranquil scene; London travel; Temple of Bellona in spring sunshine; Temple of Bellona in spring sunlight; evening sunlight on Temple of Bellona; follies; London follies; English follies; British follies;
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The Temple of Bellona is a garden temple by Sir William Chambers, built in 1760 for Princess Augusta. It takes its name from Bellona, the Roman goddess of war and companion of the god Mars.
London; West London; England; U.K.; Sir William Chambers; 18th century; folly; architectural folly; architectural follies; architecture; place of interest; day trip; sightseeing; London history; nature; London gardens; London parks; London icons; Kew Gardens; Kew; Royal Botanic Gardens Kew; trees; horticulture; gardens; landscape design; outdoor; outside; Kew Gardens scene; educational trip; family outing; spring; spring in Kew gardens; early spring in Kew Gardens; early spring; Temple of Bellona; historic; England; Britain; ancient; Princess Augusta; garden temple; peaceful scene; tranquil scene; London travel; Temple of Bellona in spring sunshine; Temple of Bellona in spring sunlight; evening sunlight on Temple of Bellona; follies; London follies; English follies; British follies;
Alnwick; Northumberland; Northumberland Folly; Northumbria; Tenantry Column; Tenantry Tower; The Farmers Folly; north east England;
Description
The column was erected by the Duke of Northumberland's tenants out of gratitude for having reduced their rents during the recession after the Napoleonic Wars, when he realised that they could afford to built this, he immediately increased them again.
Nore Folly; Slindon; follies; West Sussex; follies; travel; tourism; england; britain; british isles; south downs; rural; countryside; building; architecture; historic; history; tower; countess of newburgh; horizontal; landscape; TRENsu73d; Arundel
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Nore Folly, aka Slindon Folly, West Sussex, England, possibly built originally as a replica italian arch at the request of the Countess of Newburgh in the mid 18th century
Nore Folly; Slindon; follies; West Sussex; follies; travel; tourism; england; britain; british isles; south downs; rural; countryside; building; architecture; historic; history; tower; countess of newburgh; portrait; vertical; TRENsu74d' Arundel
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Nore Folly, aka Slindon Folly, West Sussex, England, possibly built originally as a replica italian arch at the request of the Countess of Newburgh in the mid 18th century
Nore Folly; Slindon; follies; West Sussex; follies; travel; tourism; england; britain; british isles; south downs; rural; countryside; building; architecture; historic; history; tower; countess of newburgh; horizontal; landscape; TRENsu76d; Arundel
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Nore Folly, aka Slindon Folly, West Sussex, England, possibly built originally as a replica italian arch at the request of the Countess of Newburgh in the mid 18th century
Nore Folly; Slindon; follies; West Sussex; follies; travel; tourism; england; britain; british isles; south downs; rural; countryside; building; architecture; historic; history; tower; countess of newburgh; Arundel; landscape; horizontal; TRENsu88d
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Nore Folly, aka Slindon Folly, West Sussex, England, possibly built originally as a replica italian arch at the request of the Countess of Newburgh in the mid 18th century
Nore Folly; Slindon; follies; West Sussex; follies; travel; tourism; england; britain; british isles; south downs; rural; countryside; building; architecture; historic; history; tower; countess of newburgh; vertical; portrait; TRENsu75d; Arundel; Arun
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Nore Folly, aka Slindon Folly, West Sussex, England, possibly built originally as a replica italian arch at the request of the Countess of Newburgh in the mid 18th century
Nore Folly; Slindon; follies; West Sussex; follies; travel; tourism; england; britain; british isles; south downs; rural; countryside; building; architecture; historic; history; tower; countess of newburgh; holiday; vacation; horizontal; landscape; TRENsu85d
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Nore Folly, aka Slindon Folly, West Sussex, England, possibly built originally as a replica italian arch at the request of the Countess of Newburgh in the mid 18th century