The Langdon Down Theatre at Hampton Wick, Teddington survey and conservation of timber technology and applied arts.
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The Langdon Down Theatreat Hampton Wick, Teddington
survey and conservation of timbertechnology and applied arts.
Dr John Langdon Down (1828-1896) founded on the Normansfield Estate a hospital. Soon adding to this country
mansion an auditorium in 1877.
Here is an example of timber technology in roof structure and stage setting - within an Arts & Crafts tradition which has little comparison.
This is a work ofcollaboration with the D’Oyly Carte Company
and the Painters & Stainers Company of Little Trinity Lane EC4
within the traditional construction
of a multi-functioning auditorium by Rowland Plumbe, Architect
The Textile Conservation Centre at the University of Southampton in Winchester have proceeded to conserve the fabric stage sets and furnishings
which are now in storage
Initial conservation was completed by Basil Wyatt and Sons in October ’03.
This Grade II* auditorium provides a setting for performance arts in support of the Langdon Down Charitable Trust.
© Colin Brooking Dip. Arch. 2005