Barlow Trecothick, Merchant, alderman of London, MP for the City of London, Lord Mayor of London 1770-1771
Dates: died 1775
Biography
Barlow Trecothick was a British-born merchant from Boston who became a London alderman, Member of Parliament, and Lord Mayor. He bought Addington Manor in 1768 and began the construction of the Palladian mansion that became Addington Palace.
Notes / Sources
Sources vary in the stated purchase price; the commonly cited figure is 38,500 pounds.
Research sources:
- Historic England, Addington Palace listing, entry 1000790; Addington Palace historical account; Owen Manning and William Bray, Addington account. — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000790?section=comments-and-photos
The new house was completed after his death.
Research sources:
- Manning, The History and Antiquities of Surrey, account of the manors of Addington; Historic England, Addington Palace listing, confirming purchase of the manor by Barlow Trecothick in 1768. — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000790?section=comments-and-photos
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