Fanshawe in London in Middlesex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Peel House
Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 14, 2025
1. Peel House Marker
Peel House, Original Building
Built: c. 1850
238 Richmond Street, London, Ontario
London-born and internationally renowned artist, Paul Peel (1860-1892), lived in this home during his childhood. Originally located at 238 Richmond Street, the house was purchased by Paul's parents, John and Amelia Peel, in 1865. John was an English immigrant who founded the London Marble and Granite Company, and was responsible for many finely carved headstones and monuments in the London area. In fact, many members of the family were skilled artists, including Paul's sister Mildred, who was an accomplished painter and sculptor.
The Peel House was moved to the Village in 1963 to escape demolition and is recognized as a site of national historic significance by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. Peel House is now interpreted as a turn-of-the-century home, showing a period of change that began at the time of Paul's artistic prime and early death. The furnishings in the home are typical of an upper-middle-class dwelling.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 43° 3.274′ N, 81° 10.776′ W. Marker is in London, Ontario, in Middlesex County.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Southwest Ontario Area and in Southwestern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Paul Peel (1860-1892) (a few steps from this marker); Alders Weaving Shed (a few steps from this marker); Trinity Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Jones Frame Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Jones House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Jones House: (within shouting distance of this marker); Village Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Jury House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.
Also see . . . Peel, Paul (Dictionary Of Canadian Biography).
In the early 1850s Paul Peels parents, both of whom were born in England, settled in London, Upper Canada, where his father quickly prospered as a stone-carver and drawing instructor. The eight Peel children(Submitted on September 23, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)were provided with a supportive and artistic family milieu; Paul and his sister Mildred especially flourished under their fathers tutelage. In 1875 Paul became a pupil of the English-born landscape and portrait painter William Lees Judson, who instructed him in the rudiments of the predominant style of the day, called academic art, and encouraged him to paint outdoors. One of Peels works dating from his two years under Judson won a prize at Londons Western Fair in September 1876.
2. Peel House marker photo and caption detail (left)
circa 1872
3. Peel House marker photo and caption detail (centre top)
circa 1970s
4. Peel House marker photo and caption detail (centre bottom)
Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 14, 2025
5. Peel House and Marker
Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 14, 2025
6. Peel House in 2025
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 35 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 23, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
