Lath Mansion, Nelson Street
Nelson Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5DY
No 15 is a fine mid-18th century house rebuilt in 1788. Six bays in two-and-a-half storeys. Brown brick with quoins and a big pedimented doorway on unfluted columns. You will be able to see the spacious staircase with wrought iron balustrade and ceiling with geometric patterns like Houghton and fine large framed panelling, fine pictures and furnishings. Converted to fine flats 1989-90. The home of the 'Samuel' Browne dynasty of merchants who lived and ran their business from here for a century up to 1784. The building dates from the 17th century and was re-fronted c.1730.
Nelson Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5DY