The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 10, No. 282, November 10, 1827

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The architectural spirit which has arisen in London since the late peace, and ramified from thence to every city and town of the empire, will present an era in our domestic history. Such is the opinion of an intelligent writer in a recent number of Brande's Quarterly Journal; and he goes on to describe the new erections in the Regent's Park as the dawning of a new and better taste, and in comparison with that which preceded it, a just subject of national exultation; in illustration of which fact we have selected the subjoined view of Hanover Terrace , being the last group on the left of the York-gate entrance, and that next beyond Sussex-place, distinguishable by its cupola tops.
Hanover Terrace, unlike Cornwall and other terraces of the Regent's Park, is somewhat raised from the level of the road, and fronted by a shrubbery, through which is a carriage-drive. The general effect of the terrace is pleasing; and the pediments, supported on an arched rustic basement by fluted Doric columns, are full of richness and chaste design; the centre representing an emblematical group of the arts and sciences, the two ends being occupied with antique devices; and the three surmounted with figures of the Muses. The frieze is also light and simply elegant. The architect is Mr. Nash, to whose classic taste the Regent's Park is likewise indebted for other interesting architectural groups.
Altogether, Hanover Terrace may be considered as one of the most splendid works of the neighbourhood, and it is alike characteristic of British opulence, and of the progressive improvement of national taste. On the general merits of these erections we shall avail ourselves of the author already quoted, inasmuch as his remarks are uniformly distinguished by moderation and good taste.