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c. 1718
 
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The Octagon, a garden pavilion designed by James Gibbs, is added to Orleans House. See in Google maps   
The Octagon, Orleans House


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1719
 
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Alexander Pope comes to live in Twickenham and leases some riverside land with several small cottages. See in Google maps   
1720
 
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Pope builds a villa, in the Palladian style. See in Google maps   
1722
 
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Whitton Park is bought by Archibald Campbell, Lord Ilay, later third Duke of Argyll. See in Google maps   
1722
 
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John Robartes, later fourth Earl of Radnor, leases Radnor House. See in Google maps   
1722
 
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Thomas Twining 1 buys a property next to St Mary's Church and redevelops the building which becomes known as Dial House. See in Google maps   
1723
 
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Sir Godfrey Kneller dies and leaves Kneller Hall to his widow Susannah. See in Google maps   
1724
 
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The building of Marble Hill House begins on land acquired for Henrietta Howard (1688-1767) by Archibald Campbell, Earl of Ilay (later third Duke of Argyll) See in Google maps   
1724
 
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Whitton Park is extended to 26 acres and planted with exotic trees and shrubs. See in Google maps   
1725
 
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An aviary and a 'Green House' designed by James Gibbs are built in Whitton Park. See in Google maps