Building    From 1754  To 1933

Hayes Place

Categories: Property

From the picture source: "Site of a house since the 15th century, in 1754 William Pitt the elder, later Earl of Chatham, bought the property, subsequently rebuilding it.

The birthplace of his son, Pitt the Younger in 1759 and the scene of his own death in 1778, it was visited by many of the major figures of the late 18th century but passed out of the family in 1785.

In 1880 Everard Hambro of the banking family, became the owner. Following his death in 1925 his son Eric decided to dispose of the estate for building, although the need for an improved infrastructure for this rural area meant delays. As a result the house survived until 1933."

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Hayes Place

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Pitts in Bromley

Behind these premises stood Hayes Place, the home of William Pitt, 1st Earl o...

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J. Wright & Son

J. Wright & Son

J. Wright & Son, Hiccinson & Co. Building contractors based in Hendon in 1926.

Group, Property

1 memorial
Christ Church Spitalfields - alterations

Christ Church Spitalfields - alterations

Wikipedia says the works were done in 1850 but the church's own website confirms the date in the plaque and seems to say that all the Victorian alterations were undone ("a restoration of the church...

Event, Property, Religion

1 memorial
Blackheath Station

Blackheath Station

Railway station served by trains from London and the North Kent and Bexleyheath lines. It was built using London Brick to a design by George Smith.

Building, Property, Transport

1 memorial
Mary Anne Clarke's house

Mary Anne Clarke's house

We think Clarke lived in 1803 in the house that can be seen to the left (west) of this church. See the plaque page for why we think this.  And that the Duke of York frequently visited her here. 

Building, Property

1 memorial
St Marys Newington

St Marys Newington

In 1720 the old church was demolished, all but the clock tower, and rebuilt, incorporating the tower. 1793 the church was enlarged to accommodate the increased congregation, extending 25 feet to th...

Building, Property, Religion

1 memorial