Thomas Wright – Halswell Park

Thomas Wright of Durham (1711-1786) at Halswell

Part Three: The Rockwork Screen, or Grotto The history, purpose, later uses and relative obscurity of this fascinating feature makes it one of the most interesting of… Read more “Thomas Wright of Durham (1711-1786) at Halswell”

Part Two: The Bath Stone Bridge “One of the most curious and obscure garden buildings in the country – the 1750’s rockwork and shell encrusted Bridge at… Read more “Thomas Wright of Durham (1711-1786) at Halswell”

Part One: Kemeys-Tynte, Wright and The Druid’s Hut Was Wright responsible for designing Mill Wood and its buildings? In this regard the comparison with Wright’s documented work… Read more “Thomas Wright of Durham (1711-1786) at Halswell”