Frog House

‘A tiny ¼ acre plot formed in 1722 by selling off part of the adjacent property (Thrums). By 1727 when sold to Samuel Barker it had a house on it…Re-fronted in rendered brick in the 19thc. However, internal inspection by the listing inspector revealed timber framing and exposed beams’. [MVEHW p 313]

Mid 20th century residents included the journalist and literary critic Louise Morgan and her husband Otto Theis, seen here with their friend the writer Nancy Cunard outside the front door of Frog House. This doorway has since been blocked in. [Photo from Yale Archive]