Summary
A secret tunnel at the De Vere Horsley Estate in Surrey Hills, linked to mathematician Ada Lovelace, will reopen after being hidden since the 1970s. Originally used in the 1800s as a goods entrance, the tunnel's reopening will be celebrated on March 28. The estate, once home to Lovelace, was designed by Sir Charles Barry and has a rich history.
Key Facts
- The tunnel was part of Horsley Towers, which is now a historic hotel called the De Vere Horsley Estate.
- Ada Lovelace, linked to the estate, is known as a pioneer in computer programming.
- The tunnel was hidden since the 1970s and was originally used for deliveries in the 1800s.
- The estate was designed by Sir Charles Barry, who also designed the Houses of Parliament.
- William Currie commissioned the estate in 1820, and Ada Lovelace's husband, William King-Noel, later owned it.
- A special event will mark the tunnel's reopening on March 28.
