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Sir R. Whittingtons House, Crutched Friars, 1803, (1897). Creator: Unknown
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Sir R. Whittingtons House, Crutched Friars, 1803, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Sir R. Whittingtons House, Crutched Friars, 1803, (1897). View of the building of late sixteenth century style known as the mansion of Sir Richard Whittington, (born 1350) in Hart Street, City of London. The whole front of the house, which had originally formed three sides of a square, was of carved oak. The tradition was that the cats heads carved on the ceilings always had their eyes directed on the spectator wherever he stood, and that even the knockers had once been shaped like cats heads. Two sides of the outer square were nearly all glass lattice, and above and below ran wild-beasts heads and crouched goblins, that acted as corbels. The doorway panels were richly carved, and above and below each tier of windows were strings of carved shields, including several arms of the City companies. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1897]
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This print takes us back to the year 1803, capturing the grandeur of Sir R. Whittington's House in Crutched Friars, London. The building, designed in a late sixteenth-century style, was known as the mansion of Sir Richard Whittington, a prominent figure born in 1350. Standing proudly on Hart Street in the City of London, this architectural masterpiece boasted an impressive front made entirely of intricately carved oak. Legend has it that the house was adorned with unique cat-themed embellishments. Cats' heads were skillfully carved into the ceilings and even served as knockers at one point. It is said that these feline figures always seemed to have their eyes fixed upon any spectator within the premises. Additionally, wild-beasts heads and crouched goblins acted as corbels above and below glass lattice windows on two sides of the outer square. The doorway panels showcased rich carvings while strings of meticulously crafted shields adorned each tier of windows, including various arms representing different City companies. This remarkable photograph offers us a glimpse into history and allows us to appreciate both the architectural brilliance and whimsical details that once graced Sir R. Whittington's House. Preserved through time, this image serves as a testament to London's rich heritage and its enduring fascination with intricate craftsmanship from centuries past.
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