Halswell House and the Rotunda, painted by John Inigo Richards in 1764. Built in 1755 the Rotunda, or ‘Mrs Busby’s temple on the lawn’, was named for… Read more “The restored Rotunda in its Landscape”
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The Halswell House Pond Restoration
The body of water that sits to the east of the main house is first recorded visually in the above early-eighteenth century painting of the gardens, which… Read more “The Halswell House Pond Restoration”
U3A Visit To Halswell House
On Thursday 18th August , Halswell House hosted a visit by members of the Weston Super Mare U3 (University of the Third Age) Architecture Appreciation Society Russell… Read more “U3A Visit To Halswell House”
Country Life
by Henry Avray Tipping published on 21st November 1908 Country Life magazine published the first of two articles focussing on Halswell. This article contains valuable photographic evidence… Read more “Country Life”
Somerset Gardens Trust Magazine – Halswell Park Progress pt.2
Edward Strachan discusses the historic park and gardens for Somerset Gardens Trust Magazine, Summer Edition
Somerset Gardens Trust Magazine – Halswell Park Progress pt.1
Edward Strachan discusses the historic park and gardens for Somerset Gardens Trust Magazine, Spring Edition