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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Great Pagoda at Kew; Kew Pagoda; pagoda; 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; low angle view; upward view; Chinese; nature; London gardens; London parks; London icons; Kew Gardens; Great Pagoda; follies; London follies; English follies; British follies;
Great Pagoda at Kew; Kew Pagoda; pagoda; 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; low angle view; upward view; Chinese; nature; London gardens; London parks; London icons; Kew Gardens; Great Pagoda; garden seat; park seat; wooden seat; follies; London follies; English follies; British follies;
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chinese Pagoda; Royal Botanical Gardens; Kew; London; England; UK; Europe; folly; Architecture; tower; William Chambers; chinoiserie; 1762
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The Chinese Pagoda at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, London, England. This architectural folly was built by William Chambers in the chinoiserie style in 1762.
Arch; Gatehouse; Folly; Follies; Sham; Mock; Ruin; Brookmans Park; Potters Bar; North Mymms; Hertfordshire; Gobions estate; 18th Century; Gardens; Trees; Countryside; Brick; Sir Jeremy Sambrooke; Architectural; Building; Castle; Turrets; Ornament; Decoration; Colour; Landscape; England; United Kingdom;
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Red brick folly arch on the road between Brookmans Park and Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. It was built in about 1740, and was originally one of the entrances to the Gobions estate.
The Gothic Temple and the Crystal Grotto are two of the many follies built in Painshill Park, Cobham, Surrey, in the 18th century. In this photo they are viewed from in front of the Turkish Tent, another folly. Both have been renovated in recent years.
Gardens, Chiswick House, London, showing orange trees in tubs, obelisk and Ionic Temple. Probably eighteenth century. Copy of print as seen in 1950s book.
The neo-Norman Gatehouse folly at Benington Lordship during the spring display of naturalized snowdrops of which the gardens of Benington is famous for. The folly was designed and built by James Pulham of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire in 1838.
The neo-Norman Gatehouse folly at Benington Lordship during the spring display of naturalized snowdrops of which the gardens of Benington is famous for. The folly was designed and built by James Pulham of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire in 1838.
Gardens, Chiswick House, London, showing Rustic Bridge (since replaced) and Pavilion (no longer exists). Probably eighteenth century. Copy of print as seen in 1950s book.
Follies Architecture 1889-1885 Folly, Sway, New Forest, Hampshire, England, UK, Judge Andrew Thomas Turton Peterson, Sir Christopher Wren's Ghost, concrete
18th century; antiquity; architecture; artistic; bizarre; Buckinghamshire; bust; classical; England; estate; exotic; folly; historical; inscription; landscape format; lettering; memorial; park; romantic; sculpture; shrine; Stowe; temple; Temple of British Worthies; Thomas Gresham; wall; William Kent; worthies; celebrities; personalities
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Stowe, Buckinghamshire : The TEMPLE of BRITISH WORTHIES, featuring such names as King Alfred, Raleigh, Drake, Hampden, Shakespere, Newton, Sir Thomas Gresham and others, was designed by William Kent in 1735 and is just one of the many folly features on the extensive Stowe estate. ref: 07.4/1/7
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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
Gardens, Chiswick House, London, showing, from left, Rustic House, Doric Column, Deer House at the end of manicured paths. Probably eighteenth century. Copy of print as seen in 1950s book.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
Folly: 18th Century: C18: Salisbury: Stone Arched building: Public garden: Bourne Hill House: Wyndham House:
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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.
SOUTH PENNINES, Rivington Moor : the peculiar DOVECOTE FOLLY above the terraced gardens of Lever Park stands on the lip of the open moor high above Bolton. ref: 01.4/1/7(35)
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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
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YORKSHIRE : STUDLEY ROYAL - the Temple of Piety folly is seen over the Water Gardens of the River Skell. June. Completed in 1742 by Walter Aislabie, it was dedicated to his father John, who had originally created the estate. ref: 1025991
England; English; Europe; Britain; British Isles; British; Great Britain; United Kingdom; UK; Shropshire; springtime; spring; sunny; blue sky; statue Sir William Hill; trees; avenue; tourists; visitors; Park of Follies; folly; follies; IPSV code 2618;
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The Monument at Hawkstone Park of Follies, Shropshire, England
BATH - the 'Grecian Temple' folly - a gazebo or pavilion - stands in Sydney Gardens, Bath's oldest public space, but was built for Bath's great historical pageant in 1909. ref: 07.6/1/16(11)
Mistley Towers, tourist, attraction, folly, follies, Essex, architecture, building, Manningtree, River Stour, Stour, estuary, eccentric, unusual, odd, memorial, 1776, 18th century, East Anglia, IPSV0576, IPSV2262, IPSV2678,
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Mistley Towers, along the River Stour Estuary about a mile from Manningtree, have been a tourist attraction for many years. They were built in 1776 as an extension to Mistley Thorn Church, which was built in 1735 and demolished around 1870 when the present church was built.
England; Britain; British Isles; Great Britain; United Kingdom; UK; Europe; Warwickshire; built 16th to 18th Centuries; springtime; spring; sunny; hilltop; folly
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The Beacon at Burton Bassett, Warwickshire, built 16th to 18th Century.
England; Britain; British Isles; Great Britain; United Kingdom; UK; Europe; Warwickshire; Built 16th to 18th Centuries; spring; springtime; hilltop; folly; pathway
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The Beacon at Burton Bassett, Warwickshire, built 16th to 18th Century.