London's Oldest Brick Terrace (Row Houses)
May 11th 2009 03:20
Four tall, narrow houses at 52–55 Newington Green, in NE London, are the oldest row houses in London, apparently. I haven't seen them, but I'll put them on the list for the next visit.
It seems strange for me to call these "houses" when they're attached. "Row houses", sure, but I don't think of each one as a "house". Another difference between English as spoken on different sides of the Atlantic? Or is it just me?
These houses were built in 1658. I love the little extra door right in the middle of the picture. Intriguing.
What would it be like to live here? A long walk up the stairs each night, if you were on the top floor. But imagine the stories in this particular pile of bricks.
Thanks to photographer Fin Fahey on Flickr.com for sharing his picture of London's Oldest Brick Terrace.
It seems strange for me to call these "houses" when they're attached. "Row houses", sure, but I don't think of each one as a "house". Another difference between English as spoken on different sides of the Atlantic? Or is it just me?
These houses were built in 1658. I love the little extra door right in the middle of the picture. Intriguing.
What would it be like to live here? A long walk up the stairs each night, if you were on the top floor. But imagine the stories in this particular pile of bricks.
London's Oldest Brick Terrace, 52–55 Newington Green
Thanks to photographer Fin Fahey on Flickr.com for sharing his picture of London's Oldest Brick Terrace.
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Comment by Anonymous
I actually live in one of those houses, on the top floor and do the long walk up those stairs more often than I care to remember..
The little extra door right in the middle actually leads to a little alleyway that separates the two houses.
It is a beautiful home with the most amazing history. You can read more of the history here:
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