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The population of Chiswick grew almost tenfold during the 19th century, reaching 29,809 in 1901, [15] and the area is a mixture of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian housing. Suburban building began in Gunnersbury in the 1860s and in Bedford Park, the first garden suburb, on the borders of Chiswick and Acton, in 1875.
- St Nicholas Church, Chiswick
St Nicholas Church, Chiswick is a Grade II* listed Anglican...
- Chiswick House
Chiswick House is a Neo-Palladian style villa in the...
- Old Chiswick
Old Chiswick. Old Chiswick is the area of the original...
- St Nicholas Church, Chiswick
Chiswick is a district in the London Borough of Hounslow, West London, England. It contains Hogarth's House, the former residence of the 18th-century English artist William Hogarth; Chiswick House, a neo-Palladian villa regarded as one of the finest in England; and Fuller's Brewery, London's largest and oldest brewery. In a meander of the River Thames used for competitive and recreational ...
Chiswick House is a Neo-Palladian style villa in the Chiswick district of London, England. A "glorious" [1] example of Neo-Palladian architecture in west London, the house was designed and built by Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington (1694–1753), and completed in 1729. The house and garden occupy 26.33 hectares (65.1 acres). [2]
History of Chiswick House and Gardens. This elegant early 18th-century villa was designed by the 3rd Earl of Burlington as an exquisite setting to showcase his art collections and entertain his friends. Inspired by his travels in Italy and study of architecture, it is one of the earliest and finest examples of the ‘neo-Palladian’ style in ...
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Old Chiswick. Old Chiswick is the area of the original village beside the river Thames for which the modern district of Chiswick is named. The village grew up around St Nicholas Church, founded c. 1181 and named for the patron saint of fishermen. The placename was first recorded c. 1000 as Ceswican ('Cheese farm').
Address. Burlington Lane, Chiswick, London, W4 2RP. Facilities. Chiswick House is among the most glorious examples of 18th-century British architecture and makes a fascinating day out in West London. The 3ird Earl of Burlington, who designed this noble Roman-style Palladian villa, drew inspiration from his Grand Tours of Italy.
Chiswick. Chiswick is a district in the London Borough of Hounslow in West London. It is most famous as the home of the artist William Hogarth . Categories: Areas of London.
