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[DILLON, Frank]
[Richard Ford, and others.]
Apsley House and Walmer Castle.
Apsley House is the London townhouse of the Dukes of Wellington. It stands alone at Hyde Park Corner, on the south-east corner of Hyde Park. Apsley House was never intended as an all year round residence for the Duke. When he served as Prime Minister he had to be in London from early February until July. Apsley House was perfectly placed for Parliament and Wellington was often seen riding between the two. In the 18th century, Walmer became the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and was gradually modified from a military fortification into a private residence. Various Prime Ministers and prominent politicians were appointed as Lord Warden, including William Pitt, and the Duke of Wellington.
- Published
- London: John Mitchell & Paul and Dominic Colnaghi & Co., 1853.
- References
- Not in the usual bibliographies; Bobins 638.
- Plates
- 10
- Binding/Size
- L=FOLIO
- Value
- 0-5000
- Published
- London: John Mitchell & Paul and Dominic Colnaghi & Co., 1853.
- Ref
- 5705
Folio, additional title 8pp. text, 10 hand-coloured plates by R. Ford, mounted on card and loose as issued in 1/4 brown morocco and cloth portfolio, with blue silk ties. Bookplate of 'Norman R. Bobins'. Apsley House, No.1 London, was presented to the first Duke of Wellington, while Walmer Castle was the residence of the Warden of the Cinque Ports, the ports on the South Coast guarding England. Coloured plates in order: 1. Exterior of Apsley House. 2. The Waterloo Gallery. 3. The Striped Drawing Room. 4. The Dining Room. 5. The Plate and China Room. 6. The Secretary's Room. 7. The Duke's own Room. 8. The Duke's Bed Room. 9. Exterior of Walmer Castle. 10. The Room in which the Duke died.
