Strawberry Hill, London

Strawberry Hill is a place in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames near Twickenham. It is a suburban development situated 10.4 miles (16.7 km) west south-west of Charing Cross.

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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames - Twickenham - Charing Cross

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It features an 18th century Gothic revival mansion which was the home of Horace Walpole and was built to his own specification. The building described by Walpole as a 'little Gothic castle' is significant as it is one of the most influential individual buildings of Gothic architecture which led to the Gothic revival of the nineteenth century, and for increasing use of gothic designs for houses.

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18th century - Gothic revival - Horace Walpole

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Other local attractions include:

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• The Twickenham Museum
• St. Mary's College
• Radnor Gardens
• Radnor House

The local Strawberry Hill railway station was built in 1873 and is an excellent example of the Victorian era railway building boom.

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Strawberry Hill railway station - 1873 - Victorian era

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