The Marino (1820)
John Wallis
| Repository | Library | Shelf |
|---|---|---|
| Devon | West Country Studies | sxB/SID 5/0001/HUT |
Illustration Reference
SC2568
Location
CD 39 DVD 6
Publication Details
Scope and Content
Mogridge, Theodore H. A descriptive sketch of Sidmouth; comprising its ancient and modern history. Sidmouth: J. Harvey, 1836. p. 43.Adjoining the grounds is Helens, an excellent family dwelling, occupied by Philip H. James, esq. Cotland house next presents itself, a large and commodious habitation, the residence of Mrs. Col. Bradshaw. Nearly opposite Helens is a narrow gravel walk, having Witheby, (the property of Major Cunningham,) a large and elegant cottage ornee to the right; and to the left, with a beautiful lawn and shrubbery, conservatory and walled garden, the Marino, the well designed and highly finished house of the Rev. J. Hobson; this gentleman has, at a great expence, added much to the appearance of the two houses, and the immediate neighbourhood, by well arranged alterations and improvements in the grounds before them; both houses have extensive gardens, with commodious stabling, coach-houses, &., and stand at the summit of a sloping meadow, enjoying a fine reach of ocean scenery.[Text may be taken from a different source or edition than that listed as the source by Somers Cocks.]
Embellishment
sepia
Format
Aquatint
Dimensions
128x200mm
Aspects
Exterior
Counties
Subjects
Dates
1820