| Description | This section covers Harriet Martineau's property at Ambleside. Her house, the Knoll, Ambleside, and details of the work commissioned to build two cottages. Documents include a plan of Martineau's house 'The Knoll'; printed plan of double cottages for agricultural districts; legal documents regarding Elizabeth Jesser Reid and the land known as Eller Rigg or Ellerigg, Ambleside; financial documents regarding the building work of the two cottages and rent and rate charges; adverts for water closets; and a letter about sanitary reports and drainage from Chadwick.
See also HM/1279-1301. |