Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Michael Novosielski, Fortfield Terrace, Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna of Russia, and 2 others

Sidmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Fortfield Terrace Built 1790-94 on Manor Land by Polish architect and speculative builder, Michael Novosielski, who died before its completion. From 24th June to 24th August 1831 Grand Duchess Helena of Russia, Sister-in-Law of the Czar, rented No. 8 for herself and No. 7 for her entourage. Visit co

mmemorated by double-headed eagle, symbol of Imperial Russia, on the central pediment. In 1831 the father of Elizabeth Barrett Browning with his family rented No. 8 for a year.

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