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Historic home of Shakespearean actor David Garrick in blaze

A fire which ravaged an historic villa that was once home to Shakespearean actor David Garrick was described as "a tragedy" by English Heritage.

The Grade I listed Garrick's Villa in south-west London was badly damaged in the blaze, which was attended by 70 firefighters.

Built in the Middle Ages, the building was converted into apartments in 1969.

English Heritage said its structural engineers would assess the damage as soon as it was safe.

The entire roof of the villa in Hampton Court Road collapsed in the fire.
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