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Matthew Brettingham
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Matthew Brettingham, sometimes called Matthew Brettingham the Elder, was an English architect who supervised the construction of Holkham Hall, and became one of the best-known architects of his genera
1749 portrait
1749 portrait
Brettingham repaired Norwich Castle in Norfolk
Brettingham repaired Norwich Castle in Norfolk
Holkham Hall in Norfolk. Matthew Brettingham's first notable employment was here as Clerk of the Works and executive architect in 1734.
Holkham Hall in Norfolk. Matthew Brettingham's first notable employment was here as Clerk of the Works and executive architect in 1734.
Gunton Hall, designed by Matthew Brettingham
Gunton Hall, designed by Matthew Brettingham
Norfolk House
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Norfolk House was the London residence of the Howard family headed by the Dukes of Norfolk, and as such more than one building has been given this name. The first was opposite Lambeth Palace, set in a
Matthew Brettingham
…their country houses, Brettingham developed a substantial practice in the construction of town houses for the aristocracy. Major commissions included Norfolk House and Cumberland House, both demolished. Drawing inspiration from Italian urban palazzi, and from Andrea Palladio's rural villas, he created a style and…
Norfolk House in 1932
Norfolk House in 1932
Norfolk House is on the far right on this mid-18th-century engraving.
Norfolk House is on the far right on this mid-18th-century engraving.
The office block known as "Norfolk House" which replaced the ducal townhouse in 1938 was demolished in 2023, but the exterior facade was carefully pre
The office block known as "Norfolk House" which replaced the ducal townhouse in 1938 was demolished in 2023, but the exterior facade was carefully preserved and fitted onto the new building.
Plaque says: Norfolk House in this building 24 June 1942 – 8 November 1942 General of the army Dwight D Eisenhower Supreme Allied Commander formed the
Plaque says: Norfolk House in this building 24 June 1942 – 8 November 1942 General of the army Dwight D Eisenhower Supreme Allied Commander formed the first Allied Force Headquarters and in conjunction with the commanders of the fighting services of the Allied Nations and the Authorities in Washington and London planned and launched Operation "Torch" for the liberation of North Africa and later 16 January 1944 – 6 June 1944 as Supreme Allied Commander Allied Expeditionary Force in conjunction with the commanders of the fighting services of the Allied Nations and the authorities in Washington and London he planned and launched Operation "Overlord" for the liberation of North West Europe.