This arch and gateway partly worked by George Burt and his
brother
F A Burt was erected in Grosvenor Place, Hyde Park Corner in
1844.
In 1883 it was dismantled by Messrs. John Mowlem & Co as part
of
the alterations in connection with the Hyde Park Corner
improvement.
In 1883 it was errected here in the grounds of Purbeck House by George Burt
PURBECK HOUSE is the realisation of Victorian ambition, enterprise and business acumen. George Burt had his house designed by Crickmay and constructed from 1875 onwards incorporating antiques and articles gathered from his construction works in London.
References in "Swanage Past" by David Lewer and Dennis Smale
56, 112, 114, 115, 124, 125, 125, 127,
128, 132, 138, 148, 156, 157,
Numbers in bold refer to illustrations (page numbers)