Marshall House, Cambridge, Victorian residence in Cambridge, England
Marshall House is a Victorian residential building in Cambridge featuring red brick walls, timber framing, and geometric patterns typical of 1880s British residential design. The building stands near Lucy Cavendish College Library and holds Grade II listed status.
Scottish architect J. J. Stevenson completed the building in 1886, blending Queen Anne revival style elements into its design. The structure later shifted from its original use to serve different purposes across subsequent decades.
The house served as home to economist Alfred Marshall and holds importance in Cambridge's academic life. Visitors sense the scholarly work that happened here and shaped economic thinking.
The building sits within an academic setting and welcomes visitors interested in Victorian architecture. Exploring the surrounding colleges and green spaces helps create a fuller picture of the area.
Between 1991 and 2001 the building shifted from student housing to become the President's Lodge of Lucy Cavendish College. This transformation shows how the space adapted to the college's changing needs over time.
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