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House built at the end of 19th century, reference LHL135

LHL135

Published on Thursday, September 4.

Updated on Thursday, September 4.

Donald Potter, a 20th-century sculptor and potter, was born here in 1902.The house retains original features, including an unusual and distinctive turret.Potter’s grandfather, Henry Matthews, was head teacher for 40 years at Newington School.Donald Potter joined the Scouts and his 3m high statue of Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting movement, was unveiled in 1961 outside Baden-Powell House in Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London.

Potter worked closely for many years with Eric Gill, one of the 20th century's greatest British artists. Terence Conran, founder of the design store, Habitat, credits Potter as one of his main influences.