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Comment on The Music Room, Earsham, Norfolk by Editor

Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:34:44 +0000

In reply to Digby Harris. Good evening Digby. Great to hear that the Earsham pavilion influenced the one at Sledmete. I was initially trying to tell the story of the Portmeirion connection, but I’m pleased to have your thoughts and I am hoping to carry out further research.

Comment on Architectural “Follies”: a Victorian view. by Editor

Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:28:52 +0000

In reply to Gwyn Headley. Good evening Gwyn. Flân is fine by me! Horsmonden is a fascinating tower both architecturally and historically. Sad that you didn’t get to see it before it was destroyed.

Comment on Architectural “Follies”: a Victorian view. by Editor

Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:26:55 +0000

In reply to Ian and Helen Wright. Thank you Ian and Helen. I appreciate your kind comment.

Comment on Architectural “Follies”: a Victorian view. by Gwyn Headley

Gwyn Headley — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:30:20 +0000

Fascinating stuff as always, Flân (may I call you Flân?) I am very sorry to have been beaten to the Horsmonden Tower by the Royal Engineers because it always fascinated me — I know of no other tower narrower at the base than at the top.

Comment on Architectural “Follies”: a Victorian view. by Ian and Helen Wright

Ian and Helen Wright — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:58:24 +0000

A most entertaining post about the 1857 article in the Builder magazine. Thank you

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Comment on The Music Room, Earsham, Norfolk by Digby Harris

Digby Harris — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:05:31 +0000

It was pleasant to re-visit the Earsham Music Room in your post, 20 years or so after Sir Tatton Sykes and I visited it when seeking inspiration for the interior of the orangery we were re-constructing at Sledmere. The similarity of the two pedimented facades does suggest that they were indeed both the work of the young John Soane.

Comment on The Music Room, Earsham, Norfolk by Editor

Editor — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:13:50 +0000

In reply to J Foster. Good morning. I'm pleased to hear that you found the story of Earsham's Music Room of interest. I wasn't aware of the Oldham complex, but will visit next time I am in the area. Thank you for the links.

Comment on The Music Room, Earsham, Norfolk by J Foster

J Foster — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:09:41 +0000

In reply to Editor.

Thank you for another very interesting post.
Sadly the Grade II listed Werneth Park Music Rooms, Oldham, Lancashire, built by Charles Platt c.1850 are in a poor state:
https://www.notreallyheremedia.com/news/oldham-reporter/council-backs-community-led-revival-of-werneth-park-music-rooms-but-future-steps-unclear/#:~:text=The%20Werneth%20Music%20Rooms%20is,uncertain%20about%20what%20happens%20next.

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1201653

Comment on The Music Room, Earsham, Norfolk by Editor

Editor — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:26:35 +0000

In reply to Julia Abel Smith. Hello Julia. As ever when I publish a story, I do so in the hope that someone out there knows more and can add to the story, so thanks for your thoughts. I love the anecdote about Sir John - thanks for sharing.