Barry - 1 Block Plan Showing Arrangement of Gardens
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One of nineteen plans for Canford House drawn by Sir Charles Barry (and now held by the Dorset History Centre). In 1848 Barry was commissioned by Sir Josiah Guest to make alterations to the existing structure of Canford House which Guest had just acquired. The plans are of particular interest as, with each plan or elevation, Barry drew the house as he found it and his suggestions for improvements. Many of the drawings were made on his visit of 7th April 1848.