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England

Holme Park

Sonning, near Reading

Oxfordshire

England

Historic County: Berkshire

Circa Date: Probably 18th century w/19th century alterations

Status: Destroyed

Demolished 1881

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

This house has been used for TV and Film

An early 19th century engraving of the first house (demolished) from "Neale's Views of Seats"

  • House Replaced By: A late 19th century house replaced the (first) 18th century house.

  • Architect: Henry Hakewill

    Date: Circa 1815
    Designed: Alterations for Robert Palmer

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  • John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: Vol. I, p. 67, 1852.

    John Preston (J.P.) Neale, published under the title of Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. IV, 1828.

  • Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 2008
    Reference: pg. 465
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 9780300125085
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Demolished

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • "Unman, Wittering and Zigo" (1971). "Inspector Morse" (1988 - TV series, episode 2.2, "Last Seen Wearing," as Homewood School for Girls). "The Hole" (2001). "Goal!" (2005 - as the Newcastle United training center).

  • Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT FIRST HOUSE: Sir Thomas Rich, 18th century. Robert Palmer, 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: School

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

    Ownership Details: Since 1947 Reading Blue Coat School has occupied some of the outbuildings

  • House Open to Public: No

    Phone: 01189-441-005

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.rbcs.org.uk

    Historic Houses Member: No

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