Relics destroyed in the recent fire at Easton Lodge, Abraham John Mason, 13 February 1847

Article in the illustrated london news on relics lost in the 1847 fire that destroyed easton lodge at little easton, essex, england. The house was rebuilt. A further rebuild and facade was added to a william young (1843 – 1900) design, and this later house was finally demolished in 1947 after use by the military during the second world war. Easton lodge was built by henry maynard in 1597. This later-built house, with gardens designed by harold peto, was occupied by 'champagne socialist' and socialite frances evelyn maynard (1861-1938), countess of warwick, who was born at easton lodge and lived there her whole life. Read this page and text in the iln. Date: 13 February 1847. Easton Lodge 1847 fire destroyed relics ~ The Illustrated London News