Knowle relocation project: a pictorial history of the building

We have some stunning pictures and photos of Knowle over the ages:
Futures Forum: Knowle relocation project: a very nice place to hold a celebration
Futures Forum: Knowle relocation project: "Impressive 1880s Victorian heritage"

There's quite a history to the place:
Futures Forum: Knowle relocation project: the history of the building ... and working in Victorian conditions
Futures Forum: Knowle relocation project: "The gardens used to be one of the jewels in Sidmouth's environment, but are now in a sorry state."

National bodies are also impressed:
Futures Forum: Knowle relocation project: and protecting our heritage
Futures Forum: Knowle relocation project: SAVE Britain's Heritage >>> "The loss of the Knowle and the additional development of the park’s upper lawns and car park as proposed represent a devastating blow to the history and character of Sidmouth."
Futures Forum: Knowle relocation project: saving its heritage
Futures Forum: Knowle: Victorian hotel: heritage asset or not...
Futures Forum: Knowle: Victorian hotel and grounds ... application to English Heritage for national listing 

The pictures and photographs below illustrate the evolution of Knowle - with some new information just unearthed:

1) Thornton's Knowle in the 1870s (copyright Devon Heritage Centre, extracted from "The Knowle Sidmouth", SVA):

2) The Knowle Hotel in 1889 (reproduced with permission, from Mary Walden-Till):

3) The rebuilt Knowle hotel in 1897 (copyright):

4) A recent picture, showing that the tower which remains is not the large ornamental one but the smaller of the two at the back; it can be seen when entering from Knowle Drive:

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