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Holmwood House

Introduction

Holmwood House has an Edwardian garden by Dr Stanley Badock dated to 1905-10.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Owners

G Al-Jibouri and K Al-Jibouri

Other Websites

History

Dr Sir Stanley Hugh Badock (son of William Frederick Badock) was born in Bristol on 27 April 1867 and grew up to become a prominent local industrialist. He was also Sheriff of Bristol from 1908 to 1909 and the Founder and Chairman of the Bristol Civic League of Social Service from 1908 to 1936. He was also Director of Capper Pass & Son Ltd, who were metal refiners with a smelting works in Malago Road, Bedminster.

The history of the house and the estate can be traced back to 1729, where it is mentioned that it was a farm and owned by a Mr Carr.

Period

  • 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
  • Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Conservation Area

  • Reference: Westbury on Trym

Features

  • House
  • Gardens
Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

20th Century (1901 to 2000)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

2

References

References

Contributors

  • Avon Gardens Trust

  • Alan Adburrow - https://www.henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk/author-reveals-history-of-holmwood-estate

  • http://www.fobw.org.uk/history.php

Related Documents
  • CLS 1/255/2

    An Evaluation of the Historic Landscape - Hard copy

    Debois Landscape Survey Group - 1992