The house was seriously damaged by a fire during refurbishment in 2005. Although there was little interior fire damage, the panelling and wattle-and-daub ceilings suffered water damage which required restoration. Because of its historical significance, Tennyson's residence at the house is commemorated by a blue plaque. The building is listed as Grade II* by Historic England. Other houses in the row Joseph Skelton (1783–1871), an antiquarian and engraver, occupied Fotheringay House at No. 14, next door to Chapel House. Skelton published the Oxonia Antiqua Restaurata or Antiquities of Oxfordshire in 1823, containing over 170 engravings of scenes and buildings from Oxford. The poet and writer Walter de la Mare (1873–1956) also occupied a house in the row from 1940 until his death in 1956. After the death of his wife, the writer took a flat in the top two stories of South End House, Montpelier Row. De la Mare was officially reprimanded for failing to comply with the blackout during World War II and, on one occasion, the police rowed across the river to warn that his upper windows were a beacon for the enemy. References External links Interior photos and floor plans of Chapel House Music video for All the Best Cowboys have Chinese Eyes filmed at Chapel House 1720s establishments in England Grade II* listed buildings in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Grade II* listed houses in London History of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Houses in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Alfred, Lord Tennyson Tourist attractions in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Pete Townshend Twickenham