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| English Heritage Reference: | 487840 |
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| RBKC Reference: | 249/80/87 |
| Property: | MONUMENT TO WILLIAM HOLLAND |
| Street: | HARROW ROAD , W10 |
| Date: | 13/06/2001 |
| Grade: | II |
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| Description: | Tomb of William Holland, died 1856. Portland stone sarcophagus supported on eight winged beasts. Sides of chest, based on classical examples, composed of three roundels with suspended garlands and fillets, divided by inverted torches; corner figures of angels; pedimented cover with acroteria simulating roof tiles; carried on four pairs of addorsed griffons. An exeptionally rich instance of High Victorian eclecticism. History: Holland was a prominent furniture manufacturer and undertaker in partnership with Thomas Dowbiggin, who supplied furniture to the Royal Family. |
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