Leased by John Evelyn fromÌýCharles II in 1663 and trashed by Peter the Great in 1698. ÌýThe picture source gives a full history of the house which was badly damaged in WW2 and demolished in 1947. ÌýThe has a photo of a building which formed part of the house and the has a wooden model of the house and garden.
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Sayes Court
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Peter the Great - mulberry tree
{Beneath the Imperial Russian crest:} This mulberry tree is believed to have ...
Peter the Great statue
Statue unveiled by Prince Michael of Kent, as Patron of the Peter the Great T...
Other Subjects
John Bennet Lawes
Entrepreneur and agricultural scientist. Born at Rothamsted, Hertfordshire. He founded an experimental farm that eventually became the Rothamsted Experimental Station, and developed a superphosphat...
1 memorial
Wimbledon Society / John Evelyn Society
Founded by Richardson Evans and others, to 'safeguard the amenities of the Wimbledon district and to promote an interest in local history and wildlife'. It was originally known as the John Evelyn C...
6 memorials
William Kent
Painter, architect, and designer of gardens and interior furnishings. Baptised in Yorkshire, on 1 January 1686. Began as a sign and coach painter. While on the Grand Tour he met his chief patron an...
Person, Architecture, Art, Craft / Design, Gardens / Agriculture
1 memorial
King George's Fields Foundation
After the death of King George V the Lord Mayor of London set up a committee to decide on a suitable national memorial. It was decided to erect just one statue and create a number of playing fields...
9 memorials
1 memorial
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