Rare 19thc. Staffordshire House titled Palmer's House. Home of Palmer who lived in Rugeley, Staffordshire.
William Palmer 1824-1856 member of the Royal College of Surgeons and one time house surgeon at St. Barts Hospital.  He eventually settled down as a general practitioner at Rugeley, Staffordshire.  Was interested in the breeding of race-horses.  He poisoned his wife in 1854 and his brother in August 1855, the latter's stepfather William Stevens became suspicious.  His anxiety deepened when he found that Cook's betting book had disappeared and that Palmer was anxious to fasten up the coffin.  He returned to London to consult his lawyer.  Investigations took place, Palmer was arrested and eventually tried and convicted at the Old Bailey of the murder of Cook.  He was hanged in June 1856.
This house was the home of William Palmer, a typical Georgian residence separated from the street by a narrow forecourt and railings.
Height: 8.25" to top of chimney - 7" to top of roof
circa 1850-60
Condition: chimney restuck professionally, glazing hairlines on front and reverse, firing at base of reverse (see photographs)
Ref # 5123 - £250