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Revhaugen (Vigrestad)

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Art as Metaphor: The Prehistoric Rock-art of Britain

Art as Metaphor: The Prehistoric Rock-art of Britain

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The Minories

Date Added: 23rd Sep 2025
Site Type: Ancient Mine, Quarry or other Industry Country: England (Essex)
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The Minories

The Minories submitted by nubeals on 15th Sep 2025. Modern view: The building now known as the Minories was acquired in 1731 by Isaac Boggis with wealth from the woollen bays or baize making trade. The Tudor mansion was remodelled as an elegant Georgian residence for his son, Thomas Boggis, in 1776. It started to be called “The Minories” in the 1870s, when it became fashionable to give buildings names. From 1884 to 1902 the house was leased by Dr Charles Otto Gustavus Becker, father of the artist Harry Becker who was raised in the Minories. I...
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