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Howards House, Clapton
View of howards House in Clapton, London. A gabled house of c.1600 was acquired in 1715 by Samuel and Bucknall Howard, merchants who conveyed it in 1727 to John Howard, a London upholsterer; it was the birthplace of his son John (1726-1790), the philanthropist and prison reformer. Date: 1875
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1600 1715 1727 1875 Acquired Birthplace Clapton Conveyed Gabled Howard Howards Merchants Philanthropist Prison Reformer Samuel Upholsterer
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This 1875 print depicts a view of Howard's House in Clapton, London, a historic gabled house believed to date back to around 1600. The house holds significant historical importance as it was acquired by Samuel and Bucknall Howard, two prominent merchants, in 1715. They later conveyed the property to John Howard, a London upholsterer, in 1727. This house is noteworthy as it is the birthplace of John Howard (1726-1790), an influential philanthropist and prison reformer. John Howard's humanitarian efforts led him to travel extensively throughout Europe, investigating prison conditions and advocating for reforms. His groundbreaking book, "The State of the Prisons," published in 1777, brought about significant improvements in the treatment of prisoners and influenced the development of penitentiary systems. This print offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to an era of merchant families, historic homes, and the early beginnings of social reform.
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