J.M.W. Turner, Mortlake Terrace (detail), 1826
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Barnes and Mortlake – The Limes
c. 1720 - The Limes is built, at 123 Mortlake High Street
1826-7 - J.M.W. Turner paints two views of the terrace at Mortlake belonging to the Limes, for its owner William Moffatt
1895 - The Limes becomes the seat of local government in Mortlake, and remains so until 1940
1940 - The Limes is damaged by enemy bombing. Its exterior is subsequently restored to its original appearance, with its interior rebuilt for commercial use
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