Comments on: At Sutton House

By: Marcia Howard

Marcia Howard — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:44:48 +0000

Yet another fabulous building, rich in history, to add to my growing list of ‘places to visit’

By: Phil Cunningham

Phil Cunningham — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:10:25 +0000

My old friend Mike Gray took a leading role in saving Sutton House from luxury flats and the negelct of the NT. He was a great photographer; you should show some of his work.
Pilipo

By: Bernie (again)

Bernie (again) — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 20:54:21 +0000

Happy to find that other readers also find Sutton House is new to them.

Now that I have found it on a map an explanation for my earlier ignorance is to hand. My Hackney upbringing was on the other side of the Downs and I was, therefore, relatively unfamiliar with the relevant locality. So grateful thanks to the GA for this (and much other) enlightenment.

By: Jennifer Newbold

Jennifer Newbold — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 13:26:35 +0000

Your posts like this are some of my favourites. Despite my obsession with history and historic buildings, I had never before heard of Sutton House (and I will confess with some embarrassment that I only know of Ralph Sadleir because of Hillary Mantel). What a treat to get to look inside! Had I walked past this building on an ordinary day, I would probably have had no idea that it was built in 1534, unless I happened to get a glimpse of the chimneys from the proper angle, or was particularly observant on that day… it is very subtle in its provenance!

The interior details are nothing short of amazing; I am astonished that they still exist after all the house has endured.

Thank you, G.A., for sharing it with us.

By: Adele Lester

Adele Lester — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 13:05:16 +0000

Here is another EastEnder who never knew of the existence of Sutton House. Can’t wait to visit on a future trip ‘home’.

By: keithb

keithb — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:54:46 +0000

Interesting of a very subdued colour palette for the photographs. Is it pure monochrome or very muted colours in the Tudor kitchen? gives a 19th C feel to the images, especially the courtyard.

In Birmingham, my old building fix is Aston Hall – although it is an easy ball kick from the M6 and the traffic noise can occasionally impede reveries.

By: Jo N

Jo N — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:11:16 +0000

It’s indeed correct that the Linenfold panelling was stolen in the 1980s, but quickly recovered when the salvage dealer it was offered to recognised it and contacted the National Trust. Today it’s one of a handful of examples in London, along with those at Hampton Court palace and Westminster Abbey.

By: Bill Wright

Bill Wright — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:49:54 +0000

As well as the pictured memorial of Sutton House to the Robertson brothers (https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/111604/) there is also the war memorial to members of the Institue killed in the Great War (https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/156899/)

By: bernie

bernie — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:46:03 +0000

How did I never before hear of this old house despite being born & brought up until my twenties in the East End and Hackney?

Where exactly is it? Did I pass it by in my youth?

By: Leana Pooley

Leana Pooley — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:43:40 +0000

Wonderful photos of a fascinating and rare old house. I remember reading that the linenfold panelling was stolen but amazingly was tracked down soon after and put back. The National Trust’s early ownership was a bit lackadaisical – I rather suspect because of the house’s East End location. Osterley House in an unfashionable London suburb also suffered from meagre investment and security.