. . The outcome of the competition will then give us a timeline for the construction phase required to rebuild Clandon. . One of the unexpected results of the fire was the exposure of architectural features that had been hidden since the house was built. . At the end of July 2016, following just over a year of work, we completed the initial phase of our project. Before we hear more about what’s in store, we are given the chance to have a look around this once-beautiful building, designed by the Venetian architect Giacomo Leoni in the 1720s. Here you can follow a timeline of events from the early days of the project, through each major milestone, right up to the present day. I would though recommend a visit to see what they have uncovered since the fire and their plans for the restoration of the house. . They could include repairs to the brick and stonework to the main elevations, chimney stacks, roof-level balustrade and internal walls, as well as the careful removal of some of the redundant 20th-century fixtures and fittings.2019 was our busiest year for visitors since the fire. “The fire was shocking, of course,” says the director general of the National Trust, Dame Helen Ghosh, as our motley crew of journalists, invited here for the first time since the blaze, is led into the scaffolding-clad structure. . .
Cleaning the floor in the Marble Hall (Photo: James Dobson / National Trust Images) “This survey revealed that the elaborate parterre garden, designed by Royal gardeners, London and Wise, had survived for 200 years under the lawn. “While the majority of the house restoration will be covered by insurance, the gardens will require additional donations and fund-raising. . . . . . . Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. . . . With full and clear access to the house we’ve engaged conservation, construction and condition specialists to carry out surveys and produce accurate drawings which will result in a detailed understanding of the historic fabric of the building.
. . . Originally published in Surrey Life magazine March 2016 • The estate fell into disrepair in the mid-19th century before the 4th Earl of Onslow began to refurbish it after inheriting the earldom in 1870. But the strong brick walls survived, and today Clandon Park is cloaked in scaffolding, sheltered from the wind and rain.The garden at Clandon Park will be open from Saturday 1 August as a small green space for our community. . . . . • The Onslow family has been associated with the site since 1641, when Sir Arthur Onslow, MP for Surrey, relocated to the area from London. . This bold vision hasn’t been without criticism, however. Apr 30, 2015 - Explore aboutbritain's board "Clandon Park", followed by 1523 people on Pinterest. .
. In the cold light of day, when the scaffolding is taken away, it seems the success or failure of this ambitious project will be firmly in the hands of the architect tasked with melding the future with the past. . Either way, the task at hand is daunting. . Some estimates suggest that 80 per cent of the property’s contents were lost to the flames, but more than 400 significant items were recovered on the night. The restoration of such an historically important building is a complex process and we want to make sure that we get it right. In 2015 a huge fire ripped through the Palladian mansion, destroying the upper floors and roof, and gutting the house. . The National Trust is developing plans for essential structural works to begin in late 2020Want more news from across Surrey? . .
. . . Inside the Restoration of Clandon Park’s Marble Hall and Saloon. . See more ideas about Clandon park, Mansions, Park homes. . “We’ve just had to treat it like an archaeological dig really,” says project archaeologist, Robert Maxwell, who is based in offices at Wisley. . The house, visitor reception and toilets will remain closed. . . As it turns out, there was also hope for items that had been presumed lost among the destruction. With the help of a horologist (otherwise known as a clock specialist) we’ve set this rare clock 400-year-old timepiece ticking again.