Rangers House, Chesterfield Walk, Greenwich, Greater London
The entrance from Chesterfield walk. The Ranger's House is a Georgian villa, designed by Andrew Snape and built for Admiral Francis Hosier in around 1723 with later additions in 1748 and the early 19th century. It was used as the official residence of the Greenwich Park Ranger from 1815 to 1862. The house is situated on the borders of Greenwich Park and houses an outstanding collection of medieval and Renaissance art. A plaque on the house commemorates residences of the 4th Earl of Chesterfield and Lord Wolseley. It has also been occupied by Prince Arthur of Connaught (1815-1872) and the Countess of Mayo (1876-1888). The house was bought by London County Council in 1902 and used as changing rooms for local athletic clubs and then later as a tea room. It suffered bomb damage during the Second World War and was restored in 1959-60. The house contains the Wernher Collection, purchased by the diamond magnate Sir Julius Wernher (1850-1912). This property is now (2011) in the care of English Heritage
