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Eastbury Manor House (map) is a historic building in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, in Greater London. The house is today owned by the National Trust and is open to the public.
Eastbury Manor House, Barking, London
Author: Gordon Jolly (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
Eastbury Manor House is sited on land that was previously occupied by Barking Abbey. It was built in the 1570's by Clement Sisley, a wealthy merchant. The opulence of the house is reflected in the use of Italian glass, which is of a finer quality than local English glass. Its glass windows and tall chimneys are also indication of high status and wealth of its owner.
By the late 18th century, Eastbury Manor House was falling into disrepair. Various parts of the house had to be repaired or entirely torn down. By the late 19th century, the house was in such a bad shape that only the west wing was habitable.
Eastbury Manor House, Barking, London
Author: Humphrey Bolton (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic)
Eastbuey Manor House was acquired by the National Trust in 1918 and opened as the Museum of Barking in 1938. It was given a Grade I listed status in 1954, meaning it may not be demolished, extended or altered without special permission from the local planning authority.
How to reach Eastbury Manor House
Eastbury Manor House is located at Eastbury Square in Barking. The nearest tube station is the Upney Tube Station served by the District Line.Return to Historical Buildings in London
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