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	==Buildings==		==Buildings==
	Rainham Hall is a three-storey brown and red brick house ~~built~~ next to the church of St Helen and St Giles in the centre of ] in ].<ref name="Enq" /><ref name="NT" /> It is an example of a Dutch domestic ].<ref name="NT" /><ref name="BE" /><ref name="LGO" /> Many of the original features of the house remain including ] on the walls and ] in the fireplaces. Outside the front of the house are Grade II* listed wrought-iron railings that feature the intertwining initials of Harle and his wife Mary.<ref name="Havering" /><ref name="VL" /><ref name="EH-Railings" /> They are described as being amongst the finest in London from that time,<ref name="NT" /><ref name="VL" /> ~~while~~ a guide published by the ] suggests that they might have been created by ], a famed blacksmith who produced the ironwork for ].<ref name="LGO" /><ref name="Havering" />		Rainham Hall is a three-storey brown and red brick house next to the church of St Helen and St Giles in the centre of ] in ].<ref name="Enq" /><ref name="NT" /> It is an example of a Dutch domestic ].<ref name="NT" /><ref name="BE" /><ref name="LGO" /> Many of the original features of the house remain, including ] on the walls and ] in the fireplaces. Outside the front of the house are Grade II* listed wrought-iron railings that feature the intertwining initials of Harle and his wife Mary.<ref name="Havering" /><ref name="VL" /><ref name="EH-Railings" /> They are described as being amongst the finest in London from that time;<ref name="NT" /><ref name="VL" /> a guide published by the ] suggests that they might have been created by ], a famed blacksmith who produced the ironwork for ].<ref name="LGO" /><ref name="Havering" />

	Along with the main building the grounds ~~also~~ contain a stable/coach house and lodge, all of which were given Grade II* listed status in January 1955.<ref name="EH-Hall" /><ref name="EH-Stable" /><ref name="EH-Lodge" /> Some walls in the garden and "stone garden vases of contemporary date" were also listed at the same time.<ref name="EH-Railings" /> The two-acre garden features a recently replanted 30-tree orchard, one of the largest in London. Harle used the coach house and hall as the main ~~location~~ for his trading activities. The close proximity of the commercial and domestic buildings is described by the National Trust as "significant because it seems to be a rare survival of a practice which was once widespread".<ref name="NT" />		Along with the main building the grounds contain a stable/coach house and lodge, all of which were given Grade II* listed status in January 1955.<ref name="EH-Hall" /><ref name="EH-Stable" /><ref name="EH-Lodge" /> Some walls in the garden and "stone garden vases of contemporary date" were also listed at the same time.<ref name="EH-Railings" /> The two-acre garden features a recently replanted 30-tree orchard, one of the largest in London. Harle used the coach house and hall as the main centre for his trading activities. The close proximity of the commercial and domestic buildings is described by the National Trust as "significant because it seems to be a rare survival of a practice which was once widespread".<ref name="NT" />

	Rainham Hall has been recommended for an upgrade to Grade I listed status. A 2011 Heritage Scoping Study noted that the main building should be reviewed, stating that "it is one of the finest and best preserved examples in England of a medium sized early Georgian merchant’s house" with the National Trust receiving credit for their work on maintaining the property. It goes on to state that the "outstanding level of the significance of this landmark" should merit a review in the listed status.<ref name="HSS" />		Rainham Hall has been recommended for an upgrade to Grade I listed status. A 2011 Heritage Scoping Study noted that the main building should be reviewed, stating that "it is one of the finest and best preserved examples in England of a medium sized early Georgian merchant’s house" with the National Trust receiving credit for their work on maintaining the property. It goes on to state that the "outstanding level of the significance of this landmark" should merit a review in the listed status.<ref name="HSS" />
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	===Construction===		===Construction===
	John Harle was a sea-captain and merchant from ].<ref name="BHO" /> In 1718 he married Mary Tibbington, a wealthy widow from Stepney, and purchased the Rainham wharf.<ref name="LGO" /><ref name="BHO" /> He invested money dredging the ], thereby giving trading vessels a route up to Rainham from the ].<ref name="LGO" /> He had Rainham Hall constructed in 1729 using high-quality materials as a showcase of the building products he sold.<ref name="NT" /><ref name="LGO" /> Harle is credited with being significant in the development of Rainham Village throughout the 18th century.<ref name="NT" /> He died in 1742, leaving the house to his second wife.<ref name="LGO" />		John Harle was a sea-captain and merchant from ].<ref name="BHO" /> In 1718 he married Mary Tibbington, a wealthy widow from Stepney, and purchased the Rainham wharf.<ref name="LGO" /><ref name="BHO" /> He invested money dredging the ], thereby giving trading vessels a route up to Rainham from the ].<ref name="LGO" /> He had Rainham Hall constructed in 1729 using high-quality materials as a showcase for the building products he sold.<ref name="NT" /><ref name="LGO" /> Harle is credited with being significant in the development of Rainham Village throughout the 18th century.<ref name="NT" /> He died in 1742, leaving the house to his second wife.<ref name="LGO" />

	===Decline, sale, and renovation===		===Decline, sale, and renovation===
	The Harle family kept possession of the house until 1895 when it fell into a state of disrepair. It was purchased in 1920 by Colonel Mulliner before being given to the National Trust in 1949.<ref name="LGO" /><ref name="Havering" />		The Harle family kept possession of the house until 1895, when it fell into a state of disrepair. It was purchased in 1920 by Colonel Mulliner before being given to the National Trust in 1949.<ref name="LGO" /><ref name="Havering" />

	The buildings have not been fully open to the public for some time but significant investment is allowing the National Trust to prepare for longer opening hours. Restoration of the buildings is now being funded by the National Trust, ], and ] and ]. A grant of £1.5 million was awarded to pay for the redevelopment of the site, including the conservation of the buildings and the introduction of educational and local community schemes.<ref name="Enq" /><ref name="HLT" /><ref name="Rom" /> The renovation plan also features a cafe, bookshop, and exhibition area.<ref name="Rom" />		The buildings have not been fully open to the public for some time, but significant investment is allowing the National Trust to prepare for longer opening hours. Restoration of the buildings is now being funded by the National Trust, ], and ] and ]. A grant of £1.5 million was awarded to pay for the redevelopment of the site, including the conservation of the buildings and the introduction of educational and local community schemes.<ref name="Enq" /><ref name="HLT" /><ref name="Rom" /> The renovation plan also features a cafe, bookshop, and exhibition area.<ref name="Rom" />

	==See also==		==See also==
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	==References==		==References==
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	{{cite web		{{cite web
	\|url=http://www.havering.gov.uk/Documents/Culture%20and%20Leisure/Rainham%20Heritage%20Walk.pdf		\|url=http://www.havering.gov.uk/Documents/Culture%20and%20Leisure/Rainham%20Heritage%20Walk.pdf
	\|title='Havering Walks' Industrial Heritage Rainham		\|title='Havering Walks' Industrial Heritage Rainham
	\|publisher=London Borough of Havering		\|publisher=London Borough of Havering
	\|accessdate=4 October 2013		\|accessdate=4 October 2013
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	<ref name="EH-Lodge">		<ref name="EH-Lodge">
			{{NHLE\|num=1079923\|desc=The Lodge at Rainham Hall\|accessdate=4 October 2013
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	\|title=List entry – The Lodge at Rainham Hall
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	\|accessdate=4 October 2013
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	<ref name="EH-Stable">		<ref name="EH-Stable">
			{{NHLE\|num=1183554\|desc=Stable Block at Rainham Hall\|accessdate=4 October 2013}}
	{{cite web
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	\|title=List entry – Stable Block at Rainham Hall
	\|publisher=English Heritage
	\|accessdate=4 October 2013
	}}
	</ref>		</ref>

	<ref name="EH-Railings">		<ref name="EH-Railings">
		⚫	{{NHLE\|num=1079922\|desc=Forecourt railings, gates and piers walls and vases at Rainham Hall\|accessdate=4 October 2013}}
	{{cite web
	\|url=http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1079922
⚫	\|~~title~~=~~List entry –~~ Forecourt railings, gates and piers walls and vases at Rainham Hall
	\|publisher=English Heritage
	\|accessdate=4 October 2013
	}}
	</ref>		</ref>

Revision as of 18:28, 12 October 2013

Rainham Hall is a Georgian house owned by the National Trust. Built in 1729 for John Harle, a merchant and sea-captain, the Grade II* listed buildings are undergoing extensive conservation and redevelopment work. The iron-work fencing and gates at the front of the property are highly regarded and are themselves Grade II* listed.

Buildings

Rainham Hall is a three-storey brown and red brick house next to the church of St Helen and St Giles in the centre of Rainham in Havering. It is an example of a Dutch domestic Queen Anne style house. Many of the original features of the house remain, including trompe-l'œil frescos on the walls and Delft tiles in the fireplaces. Outside the front of the house are Grade II* listed wrought-iron railings that feature the intertwining initials of Harle and his wife Mary. They are described as being amongst the finest in London from that time; a guide published by the London Borough of Havering suggests that they might have been created by Jean Tijou, a famed blacksmith who produced the ironwork for Hampton Court Palace.

Along with the main building the grounds contain a stable/coach house and lodge, all of which were given Grade II* listed status in January 1955. Some walls in the garden and "stone garden vases of contemporary date" were also listed at the same time. The two-acre garden features a recently replanted 30-tree orchard, one of the largest in London. Harle used the coach house and hall as the main centre for his trading activities. The close proximity of the commercial and domestic buildings is described by the National Trust as "significant because it seems to be a rare survival of a practice which was once widespread".

Rainham Hall has been recommended for an upgrade to Grade I listed status. A 2011 Heritage Scoping Study noted that the main building should be reviewed, stating that "it is one of the finest and best preserved examples in England of a medium sized early Georgian merchant’s house" with the National Trust receiving credit for their work on maintaining the property. It goes on to state that the "outstanding level of the significance of this landmark" should merit a review in the listed status.

History

Construction

John Harle was a sea-captain and merchant from South Shields. In 1718 he married Mary Tibbington, a wealthy widow from Stepney, and purchased the Rainham wharf. He invested money dredging the River Ingrebourne, thereby giving trading vessels a route up to Rainham from the Thames. He had Rainham Hall constructed in 1729 using high-quality materials as a showcase for the building products he sold. Harle is credited with being significant in the development of Rainham Village throughout the 18th century. He died in 1742, leaving the house to his second wife.

Decline, sale, and renovation

The Harle family kept possession of the house until 1895, when it fell into a state of disrepair. It was purchased in 1920 by Colonel Mulliner before being given to the National Trust in 1949.

The buildings have not been fully open to the public for some time, but significant investment is allowing the National Trust to prepare for longer opening hours. Restoration of the buildings is now being funded by the National Trust, Heritage Lottery Fund, and Veolia North Thames Trust and Havering London Borough Council. A grant of £1.5 million was awarded to pay for the redevelopment of the site, including the conservation of the buildings and the introduction of educational and local community schemes. The renovation plan also features a cafe, bookshop, and exhibition area.

References

^ "£1.5 million facelift for Rainham Hall". The Enquirer. 5 August 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
^ "Rainham Hall". National Trust. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
Ross, David. "Rainham Hall". Britain Express. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
^ "Rainham Hall". London Gardens Online. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
^ "'Havering Walks' Industrial Heritage Rainham" (PDF). London Borough of Havering. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
^ "National Trust: Rainham Hall". London & Partners. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
^ Historic England. "Forecourt railings, gates and piers walls and vases at Rainham Hall (1079922)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
Historic England. "Rainham Hall (1358506)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
Historic England. "Stable Block at Rainham Hall (1183554)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
Historic England. "The Lodge at Rainham Hall (1079923)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
Bird, Edmund (June 2011). "Review of the London Borough of Havering's Rainham Conservation Area" (PDF). London.gov.uk. p. 14. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
^ "Rainham". University of London & History of Parliament Trust. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
"Support for National Trust's listed 18th-century merchant's house". Heritage Lottery Fund. 23 March 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
^ Richards, Lee-Ann (10 July 2013). "Rainham Hall to open for the first time to the public". Romford Recorder. Retrieved 4 October 2013.

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Attractions	Bretons Brookside Theatre CEME The Diver Havering Museum Langtons Queen's Theatre Rainham Hall Rainham War Memorial The Rom Tithe Barn Museum Upminster Windmill
Major retail	The Brewery The Liberty The Mercury Romford Market
Places of worship	St Andrew, Hornchurch St Edward the Confessor, Romford St Edward the Confessor Catholic, Romford St Helen and St Giles, Rainham St John the Evangelist, Havering-atte-Bower St John, South Hornchurch St Laurence, Upminster St Mary Magdalene, North Ockendon
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