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Sheffield Terrace W8

  • English Heritage: 38 Sheffield Terrace W8
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Building

Designed by Alfred Waterhouse, his only known surviving town house, 38 Sheffield Terrace W8 is a Grade II English Listed Building in London, England.

Number 58 Sheffield Terrace was the home of mystery writer Agatha Christie and her second husband, archaeologist Max Mallowan. Said to be the only home where Christie had her own workroom. She insisted the room contain: a grand piano; large, firm table; a comfortable sofa or divan; a hard upright chair for typing; and one armchair to recline in, and there was to be nothing else. - AsNotedIn


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Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1876/00/00 Alfred Waterhouse Architect Designed by Alfred Waterhouse, 38 Sheffield Terrace is built of brick, four story and basement.
1934/00/00 Agatha Christie Home Renting out the house in Campden Street, Mallowan and Agatha Christie move to No 58 Sheffield Terrace in Kensington, London. She will write 16 novels whilst living here.
1941/00/00 Agatha Christie Life Max Mallowan and Agatha Christie are forced out of their Sheffield Terrace home by aerial bombings. London Blitz

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Particulars for Sheffield Terrace W8:
Area of Significance Architecture
Sight Category Building
Criteria Person
Owner Private
Historic Use Single dwelling
Building Style Townhouse

Data
English National Heritage List: 1265763



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