Great War truck Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 When i was on holiday i took a look around this very imposing house: During the war there were a number of guests, who left behind this rather splendid mural: Sadly, they never had time to finish it, but it has been very nicely restored. As you can see it is quite close to the sea: So the question is, who once lived in a house like this. All a bit of a mystery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 When i was on holiday i took a look around this very imposing house: So the question is, who once lived in a house like this. All a bit of a mystery. The photo taken from the water immediately made me think of Dartmouth area..........I will say no more :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Did Churchill live there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Bugger - thought it was Southwick House! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 keep trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 You need someone like Hercule Poirot to find it :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 When the new "temporary" occupants moved in, all of the contents were removed and the mahogany doors were covered in plywood to protect them. The nail holes are still visible today. The drawing room was turned in to a bar which is where the mural was painted. The last panel of the mural is a very attractive naked lady (supposedly the local girl friend of the artist), which was sadly not finished. maybe the artist ran out of time to paint the clothes? She would be a lady in her 80's or 90's now. No one knows who she is. I wonder if she still lives near by. Come on someone. Have a guess. While the light lasts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Richards clue leads me to guess Hastings for a location, not sure about an occupant though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Richards clue leads me to guess Hastings for a location, not sure about an occupant though! Brilliant guess, but not right. Evans will know. Ask him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Here is another clue. The occupants of the house had this jetty built (in 1943/44). Ideal if you were an Admiral with a boat (maybe that clue is just a little bit obscure). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Richards clue leads me to guess Hastings for a location, not sure about an occupant though! William the Conquerer...:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 were the guests american? seen this house before , but cant think where:embarrassed: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Richards clue leads me to guess Hastings for a location, not sure about an occupant though! Adrian, Just a bit puzzled how you got Hastings from my two clues :undecided: I will give you another one........... :readbook:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 were the guests american? seen this house before , but cant think where:embarrassed: On the right track. Yes, US guests during WW2. Prior to them and subsequently, someone very British indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stableboy Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Boy Browning or Mountbatten...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Tim - thatched house - southern counties?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Boy Browning or Mountbatten...... Wrong track . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Tim - thatched house - southern counties?? Scratch that Tim. Southwest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Tim - thatched house - southern counties?? Getting closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Scratch that Tim. Southwest? Getting warm now. You are cooking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Getting warm now. You are cooking. Blimey - I am just going on the bedrock that cottage is made from...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean N Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 That'll be Mrs Mallowan's house then... Also known by her maiden name of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 That'll be Mrs Mallowan's house then... Also known by her maiden name of... This is doing my head in! We are gonna need somemore clues............. :computerrage: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 agatha christie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Well done there (smarty pants). Was it in the cryptic clues, or did you just know? Who were the guests who stayed then? On the same day that i was there i managed to match up this war time photo. Something i have been wanting to do for years, but never managed to get the right angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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