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Dyott's House, St. Giles's-in-the-Fields, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Dyott's House, St. Giles's-in-the-Fields, [in London], 1858. Dyott's house was the mansion of Richard Dyott, Esq. a vestryman of St. Giles's parish in the time of Charles II. and was inhabited near our time by his descendant, Philip Dyott, Esq. Mr. Richard Dyott - or, as some chronicles have it, Sir Thomas Dyott - devised large property - namely, Dyott-street (now George-street) and other streets in the neighbourhood - for the purpose of "providing decent dwellings for labouring men." Out of these very streets was framed the Rookery...Dyott's house may now be visited without much inconvenience, and is worth the inspection of those who feel a curiosity in the domestic architecture of old London. The walls are of rich purple brick; the roof is of a high pitch, and composed of small tiles; the staircase has panels and other ornaments on the walls, and the balustrades are of massive carved work. The narrow street leading from the corner of Dyott's house, westward, is all that remains of the old "Rookery" of St. Giles's'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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located in St. Giles-in-the-Fields, London, as depicted in this 1858 photograph, was once the grand residence of the prominent vestryman, Richard Dyott, during the reign of Charles II. The house, inhabited by Dyott's descendant, Philip Dyott, in more recent times, holds a significant historical importance in the annals of London's architectural and social history. Richard Dyott, a generous benefactor, left a lasting legacy in the form of Dyott-street (now George-street) and other surrounding streets, which were established to provide decent dwellings for laboring men. This area, including Dyott's house, was later infamously known as the "Rookery" of St. Giles-in-the-Fields, a notorious slum area notorious for its squalor and poverty. The exterior of Dyott's house is a testament to the rich history of old London. The walls are made of deep purple bricks, and the roof, composed of small tiles, boasts a high pitch. The interior features a grand staircase adorned with intricate wall panels and balustrades of massive carved work. The narrow street leading from the corner of Dyott's house, which is all that remains of the old "Rookery," adds to the house's historical significance. Today, Dyott's house stands as a reminder of London's past, and is a must-visit destination for those with a curiosity for the city's domestic architecture. The house, though a relic of the past, continues to captivate visitors with its unique charm and historical importance. This photograph, taken in 1858, offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the history of St. Giles-in-the-Fields and the legacy of the generous and visionary Richard Dyott.
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