Dutch Gables Collection

Curacao, Willemstad, Dutch colonial buildings on Handelskade along Pundas waterfront and Queen Emma pontoon bridge - somtimes called the swinging old lady of Curacao

Curacao, Willemstad, Punda, The Penha building - a former merchants house built in 1708, located Handelskade along Pundas waterfront

Fairfax House OFH01_01_01_f06_17
FAIRFAX HOUSE, HIGH STREET, PUTNEY, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON. The side and rear of Fairfax House seen from the yard

Fairfax House OFH01_01_01_f06_10
FAIRFAX HOUSE, HIGH STREET, PUTNEY, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON. Fairfax House, seen looking south east from Putney High Street with the stables immediately beyond the house

Curacao, Willemstad, Punda, Handelskade, Cafes on the waterfront

Curacao, Willemstad, Colonial merchant houses lining Handelskade along Punda s
Curacao, Willemstad, Colonial merchant houses lining Handelskade along Pundas waterfront

Blickling Hall, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)
CLF310449 Blickling Hall, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: built 1619-20 by Robert Lyminge (architect of Hatfield House)

Muntham Court, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo)
CLF311822 Muntham Court, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Stanway House, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320634 Stanway House, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Surrenden Dering, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo)
CLF311840 Surrenden Dering, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 17th)

No. 70 Ennismore Gardens, South Kensington, from The Building News
XJF268033 No.70 Ennismore Gardens, South Kensington, from The Building News, 23rd July 1886 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School

Curacao, Willemstad, View of St Anna Bay, looking towards the Dutch colonial buildings on Handelskade along Pundas waterfront

House for Edwin Long (1829-91), from The Architect, 7th March 1890 (b / w photo)
XJF268038 House for Edwin Long (1829-91), from The Architect, 7th March 1890 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Dutch Gables: A Tale of Colonial Elegance and Architectural Splendor" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Dutch gables, where history and beauty intertwine. From the vibrant streets of Willemstad in Curacao to the picturesque countryside of England, these distinctive architectural features have left an indelible mark on our collective imagination. In Willemstad's Punda district, along Handelskade's waterfront, a mesmerizing sight awaits. Dutch colonial buildings proudly showcase their ornate gables, reminiscent of a bygone era. As you stroll through this UNESCO World Heritage Site, let your eyes wander over the intricate details that adorn each facade. The Penha building stands tall among them all – its walls whispering stories from 1708 when it was first built as a merchant's house. Travel across continents to England and discover more hidden gems adorned with Dutch gables. At Blickling Hall, captured beautifully in black and white photography, time seems to stand still. This grand country estate exudes elegance and charm with its majestic architecture. Muntham Court beckons us from Giles Worsley's captivating book "England's Lost Houses. " Although lost to time itself, this monochrome image transports us back to an era when opulence reigned supreme. The Cotswolds' Stanway House emerges like a fairytale castle amidst rolling hills. Its black-and-white photograph evokes nostalgia for days gone by – where romance flourished within these hallowed halls. Surrenden Dering is another poignant reminder of what once stood but now remains only in memories preserved through Giles Worsley's lens. These haunting images remind us that even greatness can succumb to the passage of time. Closer to home lies Fairfax House nestled within No. 70 Ennismore Gardens in South Kensington – a testament to refined taste and sophistication throughout history. Whether exploring distant shores or admiring local treasures, Dutch gables continue to captivate our imagination.