Summary
Sir Henry Mildmay, a regicide, owned the house since 1619. His son-in-law, Sir Robert Brooke lived there from 1662-7. It was replaced around 1715 by another which was in turn pulled down in 1823. It is now the site of Wanstead Park.
Daily entries from the 17th century London diary
The overlays that highlight 17th century London features are approximate and derived from:
Sir Henry Mildmay, a regicide, owned the house since 1619. His son-in-law, Sir Robert Brooke lived there from 1662-7. It was replaced around 1715 by another which was in turn pulled down in 1823. It is now the site of Wanstead Park.
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Wanstead House and the Parklands
History
http://www.wansteadwildlife.org.uk/index.php?op...