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[[File:JolwyndsRear edited-1.jpg|250px|right]]Jolwynds was | [[File:JolwyndsRear edited-1.jpg|250px|right]]Jolwynds was Hill's first plunge into [['Moderne' Houses|modernism]], all white, geometric shapes and open decks. However, as a structure it was viewed by the client as a bit of a disaster. The render failed and water dripped through the roof, leading the client to seek help from altnerative architects, but Hill was not put off the new style. | ||
==Poirot & Other Media Coverage== | ==Poirot & Other Media Coverage== | ||
Revision as of 20:52, 1 January 2015
Joldwynds is a Grade II 'Moderne' House in Holmbury St Mary, Surrey, England. It was designed by architect Oliver Hill for Wilfred Greene, 1st Baron Greene. It has featured in a number of episodes of the TV series Poirot and was Hill's first 'Moderne' commission before that of the Midland Hotel, Morecambe, Lancashire, which has also featured in Poirot.
Background
Jolwynds was Hill's first plunge into modernism, all white, geometric shapes and open decks. However, as a structure it was viewed by the client as a bit of a disaster. The render failed and water dripped through the roof, leading the client to seek help from altnerative architects, but Hill was not put off the new style.
Poirot & Other Media Coverage
Joldwynds was used as a location for the TV drama Agatha Christie's Poirot in several episodes, including 'The Theft of the Royal Ruby' and 'The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim'
See Also In Chimni
Chimni Wiki Homes Used In Poirot Episodes
ChimniWiki Is My House 'Art Deco'?
Other Interesting Sites
TV Locations http://www.tvlocations.net/davenheim.htm
Investigating Poirot http://investigatingpoirot.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/episode-by-episode-disappearance-of-mr.html
TV Locations http://www.tvlocations.net/royalruby.htm
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