Purley Hall (Hyde Hall)

Purley-on-Thames, near Reading

Berkshire

England

Circa Date: 1609 w/18th, 19th & 20th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: Francis Hyde
Architect: Charles Bridgeman

Date of Birth: ?
Date of Death: 1738
Nationality: English
Notes: Bridgeman is one of the key figures in the establishment of the English Garden. He provided a crucial role in the transition from the formal, geometric layout of the early 18th century gardens to the natural look of Capability Brown. Bridgeman was the royal gardener to George II and Queen Caroline and also worked at Clermont, Eastbury, Wimpole, and Marble Hill. He reached his peak with his work at Stowe.

Date: 1720-21
Designed: Grounds

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Architect: Humphry Repton

Date of Birth: 1752
Date of Death: 1818
Nationality: British
Notes: Partner of John Nash. Repton thought of Sheringham Hall as his favorite work.

Date: Circa 1794
Designed: Altered grounds for Anthony Morris Storer

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Country Life: CXLVII, 366, 1970.
House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Grade II*
Past Seat / Home of: Francis Hyde, 17th century. Francis Hawes, early 18th century. Warren Hastings, 1778-94. Anthony Morris Storer, 1790s.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No

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