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Great Fosters

Egham, near London

Surrey

England

Circa Date: 1550-1600 w/20th century alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Country House: Yes

This house has been used for TV and Film

The House from an early 20th century postcard

  • Earlier Houses: There was probably an Anglo-Saxon house on the site of the current house.

    Built / Designed For: Sir William Warham

    House & Family History: A most unusual feature of Great Fosters is that both staircases are housed in square-topped brick towers. The arms of Anne Boleyn are used as the emblem of Great Fosters.

  • Garden & Outbuildings: The Stables and the Dower House are circa 1631.

  • Architect: Unknown (designed by an unknown architect)

    Date: Circa 1631
    Designed: Stables and Dower House

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  • Country Life: LII, 610, 640, 1922.

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Grade II

  • "Whack-O!" (1956-72 - BBC TV series, in the opening titles, as the school). "A Night to Remember" (1958 - as the house the family leave from for the "Titanic"). "Sex, Lies and Michael Aspel" (2003 - spoof documentary, for the children's reunion party).

  • Past Seat / Home of: Sir William Warham. Foster family, 1639-85. Sir Charles Orbey, circa 1715. Halkett family, 19th century. William Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley, 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Corporation

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Hotel

    Ownership Details: Today Great Fosters Hotel

  • House Open to Public: By Appointment

    Phone: 01784-433-822

    Fax: 01784-472-455

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.greatfosters.co.uk

    Historic Houses Member: No

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