Egyptian House built in 1830

BUILD 8.012.tif

Title

Egyptian House built in 1830

Subject

Houses
Anno

Description

One of two surviving relics in Britain of an architectural "frolic" inspired by Napoleon's Near East Campaign. Built in 1830, it was restored by the National Trust 1973 at a cost of £18,000.

Publisher

Morrab Library

Date

1978

Rights

Morrab Library

Format

Print

Identifier

BUILD 8.012

Coverage

Penzance

Original Format

photo

Business Name

The National Trust, Studio Two

Building Name

Egyptian House

Period Costume

N

Street Name

Chapel Street

Subject Era

1830

Geolocation