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Pitzhanger Manor (Pitshanger Manor)

Ealing, Brentford

London

England

Historic County: Middlesex

Circa Date: 1768-70 w/1800-03 & 20th & 21st century alterations and additions

Pronunciation: PITTS-HANG-UR

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Yes

Country House: Yes

This house has been used for TV and Film

An 1808 engraving of the Entrance Facade from "Dr. Hughson's Description of London"

The Entrance Front

The Rear Garden

The Staircase

The Drawing Room

  • Built / Designed For: Thomas Gurnell

    House & Family History: Pitzhanger Manor was recast by Sir John Soane as country house for his family. It served as a library for much of the 20th century and is today a house museum run by a charitable trust. On March 22, 2007, at 2:50 AM, professional thieves stole 22 items from Pitzhanger, including a rare top of a replica Martinware fountain and several other unique pottery pieces.

  • Architect: George Dance, Jr.

    Date: 1768-70
    Designed: House for Thomas Gurnell

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    Architect: John Soane

    Date: 1800-03
    Designed: Rebuilt house for himself

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  • Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 1995
    Reference: pgs. 291, 910
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 0300072074
    Book Type: Softback

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • "The Importance of Being Earnest" (2002 - as the interiors of Algy's London house).

  • Past Seat / Home of: Thomas Gurnell, 18th century. Sir John Soane, 1801-11.

    Current Ownership Type: Preservation Organization

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

    Ownership Details: Owned and operated by Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery Trust

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 02039-940-967

    Email: [email protected]

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

    Historic Houses Member: No

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