Comments on: At Two Temple Place https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/12/05/at-two-temple-place-i/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:30:53 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: barry john matthews https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/12/05/at-two-temple-place-i/#comment-1530692 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:30:53 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=198357#comment-1530692 Absolutely wonderful building. You’re photography skills bring the whole place to life.
Thank you.

]]> By: Christine Swan https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/12/05/at-two-temple-place-i/#comment-1530575 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 22:50:21 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=198357#comment-1530575 This is a very beautiful building that I have only ever photographed from the outside. I must try and see the inside too because it is stunning. Thank you for the recommendation GA.

]]> By: Pauline Dufaur https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/12/05/at-two-temple-place-i/#comment-1530556 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:58:34 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=198357#comment-1530556 Beautiful photographs and a fascinating story. Thank you

]]> By: gkbowood https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/12/05/at-two-temple-place-i/#comment-1530513 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:10:10 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=198357#comment-1530513 So much to oooh and ahhh! I really loved the floor designs and beautiful colors. Thank you so much for sharing .

]]> By: Barbara Kedward https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/12/05/at-two-temple-place-i/#comment-1530504 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:55:21 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=198357#comment-1530504 Thankyou so much for introducing me to this extraordinary building.

]]> By: Saba https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/12/05/at-two-temple-place-i/#comment-1530502 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:47:54 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=198357#comment-1530502 You’ve outdone yourself, GA! The man descending Milford Stairs, just a masterpiece, a classic.

Wow, wow, the irony of an Astor considering himself an outsider. Love that one. The Astors shaped and controlled New York high society. Some are watching “The Gilded Age” (I’m not), a series on U.S. TV.

But, Astor’s choice of literary references endears him and his prolific imagination to me. He could have built a big, gaudy heap, but instead he built a highly personal work of art reflective of an adventurous spirit. Fascinating. I am copying down the list of literary references.

]]> By: Lynne Perrella https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/12/05/at-two-temple-place-i/#comment-1530497 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:16:29 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=198357#comment-1530497 A thrilling residence! So personal, warm, and welcoming. To me, it is a hybrid of the Morgan
Library in New York city, and the Mark Twain home in Hartford. Full of fascinating, unique
touches; all with a back story and reflective of the owner. Oh WAIT — I thought I had scooped up all the details, and I just discovered the weathervane. Marvelous. Would love to see the library.
“Exile” has never looked so welcoming.

And the holiday tree!? — Lovely. Thank you, GA. You always take us to the most wonderful
places.

]]> By: Marcia Howard https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/12/05/at-two-temple-place-i/#comment-1530480 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:39:45 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=198357#comment-1530480 Wonderful images! My married home was Maidenhead for 32 years, with Cliveden just across the River from us; and Hever Castle which is not far from my youngest son and family in Sussex, is one of our favourite ‘go to’ places just a 20 minute drive away from them. All entrenched with history of the Astor family. Must make an effort to visit 2 Temple Place when next visiting the City!

]]> By: Richard https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/12/05/at-two-temple-place-i/#comment-1530477 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:09:00 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=198357#comment-1530477 Always wanted to visit 2 Temple Place. Great photos.
Thanks

]]> By: Claire D https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/12/05/at-two-temple-place-i/#comment-1530464 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:07:46 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=198357#comment-1530464 From our point of view it is interesting such places as this were built, but from a personal, human point of view for Astor himself, I can’t help thinking his stupendous wealth was a sort of prison.

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