The Priory, Balham Explained

The Priory, 225 Bedford Hill, Balham, London is a grade II listed building, and the scene in 1876 of the death by poisoning of the lawyer Charles Bravo.

The Priory is a double fronted Gothic Revival style villa built in 1812.[1] It has been a grade II listed building since 1970.

After Charles Bravo's death, according to the Financial Times, it was "the most famous home in London."[2]

It was converted into flats in 1981–1982.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Priory, Bedford Hill, Balham, Lewisham, London: the entrance front . RIBA . 12 July 2023.
  2. News: Stephens . Philip . London's Balham: from murder mystery to haven for high-flyers . 12 July 2023 . . 4 July 2014.
  3. Web site: The Priory, Bedford Hill, Balham . London Borough of Lambeth . 12 July 2023.

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