Bower House

The Bower House is a Grade I listed Palladian mansion in Havering-atte-Bower, England.^[1] It was built in 1729 by Henry Flitcroft, and was his first commission.^[1] The stable block was built at the same time and is separately grade I listed.^[2] Landscape architect Charles Bridgeman designed the grounds and possibly the stable block.^[1]^[3] The mansion incorporated architectural items salvaged from the ruined Havering Palace.^[3] The staircase features murals by James Thornhill.^[1]

It remained a private home until 1976 when it was purchased by the Ford Motor Company.^[4] It is currently used as a Christian training centre.^[5] The house forms part of the Open House London festival.^[6]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Historic England. "The Bower House (Grade I) (1079873)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
^ Historic England. "Stable Block At The Bower House (Grade I) (1079874)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
^ ^a ^b "Havering atte Bower Conservation Area - Character Appraisal and Management Proposals". London Borough of Havering. p. 13.
^ "Bower House". William Martin Group.
^ "Amana Trust". www.amanatrust.org.uk.
^ "Bower House". Open House Festival. Retrieved 20 September 2024.

51°36′43″N 0°10′59″E / 51.612°N 0.183°E / 51.612; 0.183

[listing_house-1] Historic England. "The Bower House (Grade I) (1079873)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 September 2024.

[listing_stable-2] Historic England. "Stable Block At The Bower House (Grade I) (1079874)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 September 2024.

[:0-3] "Havering atte Bower Conservation Area - Character Appraisal and Management Proposals". London Borough of Havering. p. 13.

[4] "Bower House". William Martin Group.

[fttl-5] "Amana Trust". www.amanatrust.org.uk.

[6] "Bower House". Open House Festival. Retrieved 20 September 2024.

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