Building Name

Business Premises and Residence. Wimbledon

Date
1887
Street
Hill Road and Woodside
District/Town
Wimbledon, London
County/Country
Greater London, England
Client
D. Thompson & Sons, florists
Work
New Build

These buildings were erected at the corner of Hill-road and Woodside for Messrs D. Thompson & Sons, florists. The large conservatory showing at the front is the general entrance for customers, and leads to the flower room and offices, whilst another entrance is provided in Woodside for the seed-shop and general sales room. In the rear and communicating with the business portion, is the house, consisting, on the ground floor, of dining and drawing rooms, kitchen, scullery, etc., and upstairs are six bedrooms, bath and water closet with a large lumber attic in the roof. The materials are red brick and tile, with roughcast to the upper storey, and with the picturesque surroundings, make a pleasant group. They were carried out by Mr. W. Harmer of Wimbledon at a cost of about £2,200 from the plans, and under the supervision of, Messrs. Potts, Sulman and Hennings, architects. [Builder 21 May 1887 Page 763]

Reference           Builder 21 May 1887 Page 763 with illustration, page 775