'Childwickbury'
Period
Edwardian (1901 - 1914)
Description
Wood engraving illustration cut from a newspaper, 126 x 85 mm.
A view of Sir John Blundell Maple's house at Childwickbury, near St Albans.
Sir John Blundell Maple (1845 - 1903) made his fortune through the Maple furniture business, which he founded. He was also a racehorse owner. He founded the Sisters Hospital and Clarence Park in St Albans. He was a good friend of the future Edward VII, and MP for Dulwich.
Type of original
engraving
Artist or photographer
[unknown]
Location depicted in image
Childwickbury House, near St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK.
Copyright
1)© St Albans Museums
Photo number
PX9411
