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Bedford Park is a suburban development in Chiswick, London, begun in 1875 under the direction of Jonathan Carr, with many large houses in British Queen Anne Revival style by Norman Shaw and other leading Victorian era architects including Edward William Godwin, Edward John May, Henry Wilson, and Maurice Bingham Adams.
Bedford Park es un desarrollo suburbano en el oeste de Londres, Inglaterra. Forma parte de un área de conservación que está sobre todo dentro del distrito de Ealing, con una pequeña parte al este dentro del distrito de Hounslow.
28 de may. de 2024 · Exploring the Charms of Bedford Park, London: A Hidden Gem. Nestled in the heart of London, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, lies Bedford Park, a picturesque suburban enclave that captivates visitors with its tranquil atmosphere and timeless beauty.
Considered the world's first garden suburb, Bedford Park continues to retain its identity, community spirit and unique character bequeathed by the inspiration and genius of its original founder and architects.
Long considered a prototype for later garden cities and suburbs, Bedford Park in west London is the creation of Jonathan Thomas Carr (1845-1915), a cloth merchant with liberal leanings, family connections in the world of art and a taste for property speculation, which was not always successful.
Built between 1875 and 1886 in west London, Bedford Park is one of the most influential housing developments in Britain. It created a model that was emulated not just by the Garden City movement, but suburban developments around the world.
Discover Bedford Park with poet WB Yeats. The garden suburb where Yeats lived, its other literary residents, its poetry publishers, and its cultural activities.
