Lauderdale House, Highgate
Lauderdale House was one of the finest country houses in Highgate and was originally built for Richard Martin (Lord Mayor of London) in 1582.
In 1645 it came to Earl of Lauderdale (hence its name) as his wife's inheritance.
The house became a convalescent home for St. Bartholomew's hospital in 1872.[3]
In 1882 the then owner, Sir Sydney Waterlow, the famous printer, donated it 'for the enjoyment of Londoners'. It is a Grade II* listed building.
Attribution: ’Old and New London’ by Walter Thornbury
