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Beaupre Hall a63_02910
Beaupre Hall, Outwell, Norfolk. Beaupre Hall was built by Nicholas de Beaupre in around 1500, and the gatehouse was added in about 1525. The house was enlarged towards the end of the 16th century, and altered during the 18th century, creating what the architectural historian Christopher Hussey described in 1923 as a rambling red brick pile that had been decaying for the past 200 years. The Royal Air Force occupied the house during the Second World War. Frederick Palmeras 1963 photograph shows a new development of bungalows that was built before Beaupre Hall was finally demolished in 1966. Silver gelatin glass plate negative
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This photograph captures the grandeur of Beaupre Hall, a historic gem nestled in the picturesque village of Outwell, Norfolk. Built by Nicholas de Beaupre around 1500, this magnificent Tudor mansion stood as a testament to architectural brilliance for centuries. The image showcases the hall's impressive gatehouse, added in 1525, which exudes an air of regality and charm. Over time, the house underwent expansions during the late 16th century and alterations in the 18th century. However, by 1923 it had fallen into disrepair, described as a "rambling red brick pile" that had been decaying for two centuries. During World War II, Beaupre Hall found itself occupied by the Royal Air Force. Yet despite its storied past and historical significance, Frederick Palmeras' poignant photograph from 1963 reveals a new development taking shape nearby - rows of bungalows standing proudly before Beaupre Hall's eventual demolition in 1966. Preserved on a silver gelatin glass plate negative by Historic England, this evocative image invites us to reflect on both our architectural heritage and how landscapes can evolve over time. It serves as a reminder that even though structures may crumble with age or succumb to progress's relentless march forward; their memory lives on through photographs like these - capturing moments frozen forever in time.
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