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Fonthill Abbey and Mr. Beckford

Fonthill Abbey and Mr. Beckford

Image Reference: 43372
Measurements: 10 x 8 cm
Medium: newspaper
Collection: Scrapbooks
Library Reference: Hunt Vol.4 p.192
Credit: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Library: Bath Record Office : Archives & Local Studies

Description: Describes Fonthill as Mr. Beckford's retreat. Compares Fonthill Abbey to Lansdown Tower. A quote from William Beckford includes 'I love building, planting, gardening, whatever will keep me employed in the open air'. Describes Beckford's Tower, its gardens and the Italian Cottage. Includes a section which says, 'the tower garden and grounds are extended by a terrace walk to a tunnel at which commences the Dike Garden'. Newspaper cutting.

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