M1 Motorway Construction: Demolition of the Palladian Landmark, Nuthall Temple
In an exciting development, our platform's Image Archive is set to grow even larger, with an additional 50,000 assets scheduled to be added this year. This expansive collection, which already boasts over 150,000 images documenting British culture and heritage from 1897 to the present day, is a treasure trove for history enthusiasts and researchers alike.
But let's take a step back in time to the early 20th century and the story of Nuthall Temple, a remarkable structure that once stood in Nottinghamshire. Built between 1754 and 1757, Nuthall Temple is considered the finest example of Rococo work in England. However, its fate was sealed in the early 1920s when it was decided to demolish the temple.
Sir Charles Seely, a prominent figure of the time, was responsible for the demolition. The furniture and contents of the temple were sold in early 1928, and a full-page advertisement was placed in local newspapers to auction off the plasterwork in the octagonal hall, among other fixtures and fittings.
The demolition was carried out by Mr. J. H. Brough of Beeston, who used a new, more efficient method that reduced eight week's work to eight days. Part of the temple was demolished in August 1929, but parts of it stood in ruins for the following 30 years until they were blown up to make way for the M1 motorway in the 1960's. The remains of the temple now rest beneath the J26 southbound slip road.
The estate, once home to the temple, was split into lots for sale by the end of 1927, and an advertisement was placed in The Guardian offering the property and land for sale with the vision of creating a Garden City. The house, along with its prettiest gardens, was sold in the inter-war period due to agricultural decline, high taxation, and decreasing control of traditional landowners.
Moving forward to the present day, we'd like to introduce Melanie Bryan, a former Archive Manager at our platform magazine, who now works as a freelance picture editor and writer. Melanie, who resides in rural Ryedale, North Yorkshire, is a keen explorer of God's Own County on her bicycle and frequents numerous fine cafes and hostelries in her area.
In addition to her work, Melanie enjoys contributing to our platform by sharing her insights and stories. To register for direct image purchasing on our platform, please visit this link. We look forward to continuing to grow our archive and sharing more of Britain's rich history with you. The completion of the additional assets is expected in Summer 2025.
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