Creative residents in St John’s Wood
My latest blog for Country Life features the story of a grand Victorian house in St John’s Wood with views over Lord’s cricket ground.
Built in 1838, this home has formerly been the home of poet, Louis Macneice; lyricist, Douglas Furber; and the former editor of Tatler, John Oliver.
Some of the earliest residents were a family of ladies, with head of the house, matriarch Mrs Beckles from the Carribean. However, during the 20th century the house was often occupied by creative residents, and was often visited by others, including author of Cold Comfort Farm, Stella Gibbons.
Read more about the stories of No.10 Wellington Place at Country Life or for the complete history of the house – The History of No.10 Wellington Place
For details of the house, on the market with Chesterton Humberts, visit – Wellington Place
I stumbled across your website when I was searching for info on a Victorian house at 35 Elm Tree Road, St. John’s Wood. Basically, I’m trying to find a photograph of the house that was there in the 1950s and owned by a Lord and Lady Glickstein. Could you give me some direction on how to find such a photo?
Thank you,
Jan Dean
New Orleans, LA, USA
Hi Jan
Thank you for your comment! Finding photographs can be rather difficult, especially for smaller streets and specific houses. I would suggest getting in touch with the Westminster Archives (http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/archives/) as they hold most of the material related to the local history of St John’s Wood. They can advise you on what is available and also guide you to alternative sources. I hope that helps! All the best with your search
Kind regards,
Melanie
Thanks, Melanie, for the suggestion. I’ll contact the archives and see what they can tell me. I spent the summer of 1957 as a guest of the American family who had leased the house for a few years. It was such a magical time for me and began my love of England. I took so many pictures that summer, but none of the house or the interior much to my regret.
Best,
Jan
I’m glad I could help a little and I hope you find more when you contact the archives!
All the best,
Melanie