The Priory, Balham

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The Priory in 2018

The Priory, 225 Bedford Hill, Balham, London is a grade II listed building, and the scene in 1876 of the death by poisoning of the lawyer Charles Bravo.

The Priory is a double fronted Gothic Revival style villa built in 1812. [1] [2] It has been a grade II listed building since 1970. [1]

After Charles Bravo's death, according to the Financial Times , it was "the most famous home in London." [3]

It was converted into flats in 1981–1982. [3] [4] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Historic England. "The Priory (Grade II) (1065552)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. 1 2 "The Priory, Bedford Hill, Balham, Lewisham, London: the entrance front". RIBA. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. 1 2 Stephens, Philip (4 July 2014). "London's Balham: from murder mystery to haven for high-flyers". Financial Times . Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  4. "The Priory, Bedford Hill, Balham". London Borough of Lambeth. Retrieved 12 July 2023.

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