Easneye

Built / Designed For: Thomas Fowell Buxton

House & Family History: Easneye is a High Victorian style house designed by Alfred Waterhouse for the Buxton family. The House served as a children's home for the London County Council during World War II, and, after the war, became a reception center for deprived young people from London. In 1964 Easneye became All Nations Missionary College, a forerunner of today's All Nations Christian College.
Architect: Alfred Waterhouse

Date of Birth: Jul 19, 1830
Date of Death: Aug 22, 1905
Nationality: British
Notes: 19th century architect, born in Liverpool and studied under Richard Lane in Manchester. Waterhouse is particularly noted for his design for the Natural History Museum, London. He was awarded the Royal Gold Medal in 1878 and was President of the Royal Institute of British Architects from 1888 until 1891. Waterhouse's son, Paul Waterhouse, was also an architect. Alfred Waterhouse is buried at Yattendon, Berkshire.

Date: 1867-68
Designed: House for Thomas Fowell Buxton

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Title: Story of Easneye, The
Author: NA
Year Published: NA
Reference: pgs. 6, 11, 15
Publisher: Hertfordshire: All Nations Christian College
ISBN: NA
Book Type: Light Softback
House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Thomas Fowell Buxton, 19th century; Buxton family here 1867-1947.

Current Ownership Type: School

Primary Current Ownership Use: School

Ownership Details: Owned by and operated as a school by All Nations Christian College.
House Open to Public: No
Phone: 01920-443-500

Fax: 01920-462-997

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.allnations.ac.uk

Historic Houses Member: No

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