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Description
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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Description
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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Description
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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Description
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 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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Description
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.
hestercombe house somerset Victorian Georgian gardens view of house from the southwest a clear day in AUTUMN 2007 trees colour photo by John h wooler WHOWAL WHOENG QUANCL original RAW format
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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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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.
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)
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Folly, Gothic, temple, Gothic Temple, Temple of Liberty, Stowe, Stowe Landscape Gardens, gardens, Bucks, Buckinghamshire, landscape, National Trust, NT, building, Architecture, tower, castellated, ironstone, James Gibbs,
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The Gothic Temple at Stowe Landscape Gardens, Buckinghamshire England, also known as the Temple of Liberty. designed by James Gibbs 1741 in ironstone. It is actually a house and has a triangular floor plan with two floors, a tower and two lanterns.
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Description
The Gothic Temple at Stowe Landscape Gardens, Buckinghamshire England, also known as the Temple of Liberty. designed by James Gibbs 1741 in ironstone. It is actually a house and has a triangular floor plan with two floors, a tower and two lanterns.
Folly, Gothic, temple, Gothic Temple, Temple of Liberty, Stowe, Stowe Landscape Gardens, gardens, Bucks, Buckinghamshire, landscape, National Trust, NT, building, Architecture, tower, castellated, ironstone, James Gibbs,
Description
The Gothic Temple at Stowe Landscape Gardens, Buckinghamshire England, also known as the Temple of Liberty. designed by James Gibbs 1741 in ironstone. It is actually a house and has a triangular floor plan with two floors, a tower and two lanterns.
Folly, Gothic, temple, Gothic Temple, Temple of Liberty, Stowe, Stowe Landscape Gardens, gardens, Bucks, Buckinghamshire, landscape, National Trust, NT, building, Architecture, tower, castellated, ironstone, James Gibbs,
Description
The Gothic Temple at Stowe Landscape Gardens, Buckinghamshire England, also known as the Temple of Liberty. designed by James Gibbs 1741 in ironstone. It is actually a house and has a triangular floor plan with two floors, a tower and two lanterns.
BATH : the 'Temple of Minerva' was rebuilt in the Botanic Gardens in 1926, having been Bath's exhibit at Wembley Empire Exhibition 124. ref: 07.6/1/13(11)
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