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6 Jun 2018

The genius is in the detail

Written by Rhiannon Spencer-Jones, Fundraising Manager for the Hill House Appeal
A close-up of the tiled fireplace in the Hill House, designed by Charles Mackintosh.
The fireplace in the Hill House
What impresses most people about Mackintosh and his wife Margaret’s work at Hill House was their ability to think of every last detail to create stunning visual effects.
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