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Broomfield House

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117: 581: 179:'s office made up to £500,000 available for preparatory and public consultation work to make the house into sheltered housing accommodation. Concerns were raised by some local people about the proposals which the Enfield Council was to address as part of its public consultation. An unknown proportion of the £500,000 was used to create extensive evaluations of environmental issues, planning ideas and future strategies. However, further funding was later withdrawn and the project was abandoned. 958: 908: 808: 778: 588: 20: 978: 968: 948: 938: 928: 918: 898: 888: 878: 868: 858: 848: 838: 828: 818: 798: 788: 768: 1037: 1049: 128:
broke out in the building which damaged the roof and the top floor. The cause was deemed to be electrical. A temporary roof was erected to ensure further damage was kept to a minimum, though a permanent roof was not rebuilt as the house was no longer in use. Further fires in 1993-1994 made the
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On Tuesday 9 April 2019 early morning park visitors called the Fire Brigade to a large fire at the house; further extensive damage was sustained. The building remains enclosed by scaffolding until details of the full restoration and its future use by the community can be agreed upon.
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Joseph Jackson in 1624 after several previous occupants. During the 150 years that the Jackson family were in possession of the house, the house was internally remodelled to a considerable extent. The grand staircase was built and
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wanted to demolish the building, heritage groups persuaded the council to obtain a report looking into the possibility of restoration. The report concluded that restoration should be undertaken, and the building was made safe.
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During the late 18th century to early 19th century the once U-shaped building was altered into a rectangular shape, enclosing the once east-facing
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on his marriage to Mary Jackson who was heir to the house and estate.
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Listed building in Broomfield Park, Palmers Green, Enfield, London
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as a nominee for the south-east segment of the show, alongside
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building in its current state unusable and unsafe. Though the
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in 1950 because of its history and architectural uniqueness.
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On 25 November 2009 a new proposal was initiated, when the
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Buildings and structures completed in the 16th century
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Council, who opened the park to the public in 1903.
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British History Online. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
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listed building
Broomfield Park
Palmers Green
Enfield
London
London
merchant
murals
Gerard Lanscroon
Broomfield Park
William Tash
courtyard
Southgate Urban District
Southgate County School
Southgate
Grade II*

fire
council
BBC television
Restoration
Wilton's Music Hall
London
Darnley Mausoleum
Kent
Mayor of London
"Broomfield House"

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