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The lily pond with rowing boat at Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. 15th March 1912
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The lily pond with rowing boat at Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. 15th March 1912
Originally owned by the Bonython family, the house and estate were purchased by William Lemon (1696-1760) in 1749 who employed the architect Thomas Edwards to enlarge and modernise the house in the style of Palladios Villa Ragona. The house was further extended by Sir William Lemon (1748-1824) in the early 19th century by architect William Wood. It was destroyed by fire in 1934 but one wing was restored in the late 1930s to house refugees. There are a few ruins preserved. Extensive gardens and park surrounded the house. The gardens were famous for rhododendrons and a rhododendron arboretum was planted by Sir Charles Lemon (1784-1868) in 1850. The lily pond and gardens were preserved after the destruction of the house by fire in 1934. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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This print captures the serene beauty of the lily pond at Carclew House in Mylor, Cornwall. Taken on the 15th of March in 1912 by photographer Arthur William Jordan, this image transports us back to a time when this magnificent estate was owned by the Bonython family. Originally built in the mid-18th century by William Lemon, who enlisted architect Thomas Edwards to modernize it in Palladio's Villa Ragona style, Carclew House stood as a testament to grandeur and elegance. Later expansions were carried out by Sir William Lemon and architect William Wood during the early 19th century. Tragically, fire ravaged the house in 1934, leaving only ruins behind. However, one wing was restored shortly after to provide shelter for refugees fleeing turmoil. Despite its destruction, some remnants of Carclew House still stand today as a poignant reminder of its former glory. The extensive gardens and park that once surrounded this stately home were renowned for their rhododendrons. In fact, Sir Charles Lemon himself planted a rhododendron arboretum on these grounds back in 1850. Thankfully, even after the fire consumed much of Carclew House itself, both the lily pond and gardens were preserved. This photograph not only showcases architectural excellence but also serves as an important historical document capturing an era when great houses like Carclew stood proudly amidst Cornwall's landscape.
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