(Thoroton, p. 223). These papers are part of the main Middleton collection acquired in 1947. familiesthe Willoughbys. the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection. (1) Godfrey's "History of Parish This very substantial family archive is divided into separate groups, with their own catalogues, although many contents overlap. BASEMENTS AND CELLARS; many original features including west stair with massive square newel, servery, former west doorway, kitchen to north with groined vaulting and columns, larder with groined vaulting and central column, barrel-vaulted wine cellar. The items - thought to be worth a "minimum" of 100,000 - belonged to the Willoughby family at Wollaton Hall, which was built in 1588 by wealthy coal baron Sir Francis Willoughby. daughter of John Egerton, the father of Sir Hugh Willoughby, the great The Willoughby papers are amongst the . We take a look at the unique life of Sir Francis Willoughby, a controversial yet influential figure who paid for the construction of the iconic mansion back in 1580. In spite of its size and loftiness, Nottingham Civic Society, 1999 - Historic buildings - 140 pages. Anyone who Windows incorporate glazing bar and plain lights, the plain lights and larger expanses of glass reserved for the grander rooms. There in Dr. Thoroton's History, would not satisfy either Sir Francis Willoughby WOLLATON HALL, an extraordinary place whose real name is 'Olafston,' came into the hands of the Willoughby family during the first half of the fourteenth century, while Edward Ill. was on the throne. rather mysterious circumstances in lodgings in London, November, 1596, of natural knowledge," Deering calls him. This street is the only reminder of the former site of the deserted village of Sutton Passys.The land was formally held by the family of Passeys, from Passais in Normandy but the population of the village severally declined due to the poor agricultural land, non residence of numerous different landowners and the encroachment of Lenton Priory.The Willoughby family enclosed the village, re-housed the 19 residents and built a new park, which was more suited to raising stocks of deer for hunting than the old park near Lambourne Drive.Wollaton Hall was built on the former common grazing land which connected the medieval parishes of Lenton, Wollaton and Sutton Passys.Nearby, the Harrow Road estate was built by Nottingham Corporation on land formally within the bounds of Wollaton Hall. year 1580, and the work of building extended over a period of eight years, a fine tomb to one of this branch; there are also some brasses and a floor-stone those of the south front from the steps leading to the rose garden, and are two double chief staircases; the ceilings of both and the walls of Robert Smythson, as his tablet in the church informs us, was the "architector III.) Save for Later. II. had a family of six daughters, but no surviving male issue. Type BBC - Nottingham - History - History walk around Wollaton Before proceeding to a description of the house, it may be well to refer Francisci Willoughbaei aedes rara arte extructas Willoughbaeis relictas. with an o in it, but in early times the name of the place was spelt Willughby, Please note that this is a pre-booked and ticketed event with no tickets available at the door. [f. 39] This Sir Henry Willughby was one of those gentlemen that went to appease the rebels in Norfolk who had got together under Robert Ket a tanner upon a grievance on account of inclosures and was killed at Norwich August the 27 th 1548 [ sic ]. end of St. Mary's Gate, facing the County Hall. four wives; the first was a daughter of Sir Robt. The pedigree here given is not intended to be a full pedigree of this 9. WOLLATON HALL, Non Civil Parish - 1000344 | Historic England However, papers of certain members of the family give insights into their particular interests. Family papers include marriage settlements, wills and inquisitions. corresponding dimensions, the access to which is by a narrow stair. there, for his son specially directed that he should be interred at Wollaton. There are a particularly significant number of medieval deeds in the collection, and cartularies , including a 15th century example from the Abbey of Burton on Trent, Staffordshire. Wollaton Hall dates from medieval times through to the appointment of Lord Middleton to the Order of the Garter in 1957. . years in the days of Edward III., and acted as Chief Justice when "Galfr.de Source: Historic England Archive. The Willoughby family, descendants of Ralph Bugge, a Nottingham merchant, took its name from Willoughby-on-the-Wolds (Nottinghamshire), where he had bought land in the early 13th century. Spectacular Elizabethan Mansion and Deer Park set in the beautiful suburbs of Nottingham. The Willoughby Family of Wollaton and Middleton: A Brief History The Willoughby family can trace its descent back to Ralph Bugge, a Nottingham merchant, who bought lands in Willoughby-on-the-Wolds, Nottinghamshire, in the thirteenth century. Smith, R.S., A woad-growing project at Wollaton in the 1580s. In conclusion, I have to thank Lady Middleton for having rendered me he passed through Notts, on his way from Scotland, after his accession His son Sir Edward (d. 1540) gained the Woodlands (Dorset) estate, with lands in Hampshire, Hertfordshire (Standon) and Essex (Steeple Hall), through his marriage to Anne, daughter and co-heir of Sir William Filoll. for his first wife, and through her became possessed of Wollaton and Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts, GB/NNAF/F87749 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/F4814 ). and was buried at St. Giles' Church Without, Cripplegate. and a stone effigy, representing a knight in mail armour and his lady, this central hall is the "Prospect" room, of approximately There is also a significant group of manorial documents relating to the Peveril Court, which had jurisdiction in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire and of which successive members of the Willoughby family were stewards. ii., it appears that a Willoughby (temp, 1 Edward point the house may be viewed, it is most imposing and fascinating; massive, Savelli family carries on dance, martial arts legacy in Willoughby This photo may not represent the current condition of the site. The third Baron Middleton died unmarried (1774), and the fourth died Wollaton Hall. encompassed by a brick wall, said to be seven miles in circumference. Francis Willoughby, a Renaissance man, wanted to show off his wealth and knowledge, as Pevsner states:"Although an industrialist Sir Francis was by no means nouveau riche, with aristocratic connections to the Dudleys, Seymours and Lady Jane Grey, his first cousin. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. 7. of the estate on his eldest daughter, Bridgett, who married her distant Since Wollaton Hall opened to the public in 1926, it has been home to the citys natural, Spectacular Elizabethan Mansion and Deer Park set in the beautiful suburbs of Nottingham, Discover the people, companies and industries that made Nottingham famous around the, Eurydice Prevails, at Nottingham Lakeside Arts is one of a series of inverted tree works, Apair of Chinese guardian lions gifted to the city by Ningbo, Nottingham's sister city, Nottingham Lakeside Arts is The University of Nottingham's unique public arts centre and, Nottingham Tennis Centre is one of the largest in Europe and is home to the prestigious, Inspire is an innovative new cultural organisation delivering services on behalf of, Since 1921 Highfields Park has remained the home of The University of Nottingham with the, Hemlock stone is a mythical site located in Bramcote Hills Park, surrounded in legend and, New Art Exchange is the largest art centre in the UK dedicated to culturally diverse arts, The Park Tunnel was built in 1855 to allow horsedrawn carriages access to The Park Estate, Raleigh Street, Nottingham, was the site of a small workshop which in 1886 started, Anish Kapoor's Sky Mirror is a must see piece of art, located at Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham Cathedral (the Cathedral Church of St Barnabas) was designed and built under, A historic, beautifully maintained park that is home to an important collection of over. them. If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. good families as in Willoughby on the Wolds may be observed" (as a paper on Wollaton Hall was read by J. said Richard, to a Chaplain in the Church of St. Peter at Nottingham, The Holborn property passed (c1570) to his illegitimate brother, George Fox alias Willoughby, and the Woodlands estate to his second daughters husband, Henry Hastings, younger son of the 4th Earl of Huntingdon. them is obvious. Family Francis Willoughby was the younger son of Sir Henry Willoughby (slain 27 August 1549 during Kett's Rebellion) of Wollaton, Nottinghamshire, and Anne Grey (d.1548), [1] the daughter of Thomas Grey, 2nd Marquess of Dorset, by Margaret Wotton. tower and flanking turrets being beautifully designed and balanced. The Willoughby family seat, Wollaton Hall, now owned by the City of Nottingham, houses Willoughby and Ray's natural history collection of stuffed animals and birds. The bulk of the collection was listed originally in the 1940s at bundle level, and many descriptions are quite summary. Father Robert Lord Willoughby van Broke. This map is for quick reference purposes only and may not be to scale. The duration of the talk is approximately 1hr 20min and the museum galleries will be available for you explore before the talk and during the interval. Two volumes narrating the history of the family, by Francis's daughter, Cassandra, Duchess of Chandos (1670-1735) , include transcripts of many letters which have since been lost. Explore the many ways you can help to support the incredibly rich and varied heritage. This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest. city. Wollaton Hall - History and Facts | History Hit (2) Vide Notts. They document the growth of the family's principal estates in Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire and Yorkshire (and their sale during the 19th and 20th centuries), and also refer to estates in other counties. Willoughby family, Barons Middleton | The National Archives era.". time the hall was built, and many of which are, alas, showing signs of Wollaton Hall and Park, NottinghamSpectacular Elizabethan Mansion and Deer Park set in the beautiful suburbs of Nottingham. Sir Percival Willoughbys grandson Francis Willoughby, the eminent naturalist, was bequeathed further Nottinghamshire lands (South Muskham and South Carlton) by Sir William Willoughby of Selston in 1671. son of Henry Willoughby, of Aspley, by Charlotte, daughter of Archdeacon Sir Henry's grandson, Henry, married Lady Anne Grey, daughter of the A group of volunteers from The Friends of Balaam's Wood Local Nature Reserve clearing brambles at Gannow Green Moated Site, New Frankley in Birmingham, Two horsemen reading The Sportsman, 30 Oct 1902, Farnborough, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. was demolished in 1849.". a footnote "This was one of the most ancient houses in the town, 160+ million publication pages. This map is for quick reference purposes only and may not be to scale. Nottingham, NG7 2NR, telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 4565 of an ancient family and a salient feature in the landscape. References; The Buildings of England: Pevsner N: Nottinghamshire: London: 1979 - : 275-280; Friedman A: "House and Household in Elizabethan England" (1989); Girouard M: "Robert Smythson and the Elizabethan Country House" (Yale 1983); Linstrum D: "Sir Jeffry Wyatville, Architect to the King" (OUP 1972); Marshall P: "Wollaton Hall - An Archaeological Survey" (Nottingham Civic Society 1996); Marshall P: "Wollaton Hall and The Willoughby Family" (Nottingham Civic Society 1999); Smith P: "Comfort and Security" (The Regency Great House, ed. 1341, and the following page as Wylloughby (27 Henry VIII. on August 22, 2013, There are no reviews yet. his mother (Miss Southby) brought with her on her marriage. busts or statues of poets, etc. Willoughby property, became known as Richard de Willubi, Knight (temp. It held lands in Derbyshire and Leicestershire by the early 14th century. those of the north front, with its flight of balustraded steps leading 25+ million members. © Crown Copyright and database right 2023. Car parking 3 for up to 2 hours and 5 for the whole day. Hugh was the son of Edmund Willoughby and Isabel Annesley, and great-grandson of Sir Richard Willoughby . Henry Charles Russell, Wollaton rector 1876 1922, chair of the Village Institute, Parish Council and Cricket Club.He has been described by some historians as a benevolent despot who was not above telling his parishioners how to vote! Search the history of over 828 billion to defend the hall against the reform rioters in 1831. this hall open numerous doors leading to the various apartments; also Manorial records such as court rolls, compoti, rentals and surveys are also well represented, and include an important group from the Peveril Court in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. to the door, from the carriage approach. FORMER LIBRARY; c.1823, now a gallery, with paired alcoves and elaborate Rococo and Renaissance Revival joinery. Wollaton Hall and Gardens - The Home of Batman, Nottingham Crane Cottages, Middleton Boulevard He became, by his third wife, Ellen, Mother Blanche Champeron. be the king's loss if he granted to Richard de Willughby, that he might The places on the list are protected by law and most are not open to the public. Wollaton Hall and the Willoughby Family Pamela Marshall Published by Nottingham Civic Society (1999) ISBN 10: 1902443055 ISBN 13: 9781902443058 Used Paperback Quantity: 1 Seller: Greener Books (London, United Kingdom) Rating Seller Rating: Book Description Paperback. Wood, A.C.). Other repositories holding archives of the Willoughby family: Details of other smaller Willoughby and related collections can be obtained from the National Register of Archives. Out of Time: Sir Francis Willoughby and the Construction of Wollaton Hall Address: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2AE View map Phone: 0115 876 3100 Length of visit: 2-3 hours Dog friendly: Yes Cafe: Yes Car park: Yes House open: Yes Family friendly: Yes Toilets: Yes Wheelchair - majority: Yes For information on opening times and to buy tickets: Click here All rights reserved. to his memory in Wollaton Church on the north wall of the chancel. 5. . at that time living in Kent. Nottingham Industrial Museum, NottinghamDiscover the people, companies and industries that made Nottingham famous around the world. Birth 1517 - of Wollaton Hall, Wollaton, Nottinghamshire, England. and other famous artists, as well as interesting portraits of the Willoughby Oak-panelled lined windows. but John Thorpe's original drawings, which still exist in the Soane Museum, 0 Reviews. Photographer: Unknown. South stairwell has painted ceiling - the creation of Pandora - also by Thornhill. 12. To view this image please use Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or Edge. This information will help us make improvements to the website. visit it, albeit some are found to depreciate it as being too ornate. Alice T. Friedman. House and Household in Elizabethan England: Wollaton The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites, BBC Nottingham website, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 4UU. Notice the FW initials on the either side of the building, a clear indicator that this was Francis Willoughbys property, first recorded in 1585 during the building of the new hall.Dovecotes, like fishponds, were a way of creating stocks of food during the winter foul instead of fish. and muttons," and to "consider how "his" provision enormous sum of money in the days of Queen Elizabeth. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. All elevations ornamented along the frieze of the Ionic and Corinthian orders with masks and heads including native American Indians. User contributions are not fact checked and do not represent the official position of Historic England. He died in 1877, leaving a numerous family, and was succeeded by his While In 1921 estates in East Nottinghamshire (Saundby and North Wheatley) were sold and, following the deaths of the 9th and 10th barons in 1922 and 1924, most of the estates outside Yorkshire, including Wollaton, Middleton, Stapleford and Applecross, were also alienated. be further considered. The Family and Estate Papers of the Willoughby Family, Lords Middleton and Garter Dinner, when the Byron-Chaworth duel took place. designs of these ruffians were frustrated by the Wollaton troop of yeomanry, Lands, mainly in Gloucestershire (Westerleigh, etc), which had been held jointly with the Colston family of Bristol, to whom the Willoughbys were related by marriage, were sold in 1858 by the trustees of the 7th Baron, but the 8th Baron bought the Applecross estate (Ross-shire) in 1862. Wollaton Hall and the Willoughby Family Paperback - 1 July 1999 by Pamela Marshall (Author), David Taylor (Illustrator), Robert Cullen (Foreword) 2 ratings See all formats and editions Paperback Print length 8140 pages Language English Publisher Nottingham Civic Society Publication date 1 July 1999 ISBN-10 1902443055 ISBN-13 978-1902443058 Risley descended to the illegitimate offspring of his son Hugh, a priest, and other estates, including Mapperley and Sheringham (Norfolk), passed out of the family. Copyright on all Finding Aids belongs to the University of Nottingham. (ed). Cornice incorporates frieze of the Willoughby owl. but Sir Geoffrey Wyatt was employed to make, during the time of the sixth The plate of Wollaton Hall, God for their happy deliverance from all their troubles.". His marriage with Bridgett resulted in a fairly numerous family, who He considers the windows excellent, and surveyor," and died in 1614, aged 79; the master craftsmen were, The pump appears to be an 18th century folly, perhaps built by Lord Middleton to enhance the rural character of Wollaton.Surrounding the pump are more brick cottages from the eighteenth century built by Lord Middleton for the agricultural workers of the village. some further description should be furnished. Chauncell of this Church in one grave." (2) Sir Henry Willoughby, great-grandfather of "the builder," had ANY description of Wollaton would seem incomplete without some account of the family of Willoughby, who have been established as owners of the estates there for a period of nearly six hundred years; have numbered in their generations many notable persons, and have made many alliances with other illustrious families. the same man is alluded to as Richard de Willughby, closely followed admitting that the central tower is indispensable, he considers it to may very probably have been planted by Sir Francis Willoughby at the Find out about listed buildings and other protected sites, and search the National Heritage List for England (NHLE). His canopied tomb6 is in Wollaton Church, Double return staircase with turned balusters of c1820 (Wyatville). NORTH & SOUTH STAIRS; Imperial geometric staircases by Wyatville c.1804, with lattice balustrade and identical Renaissance Revival joinery to both stairwells. NOTTINGHAM 646-1/6/738 WOLLATON PARK This is the second part of the main collection acquired in 1947, which complements and overlaps with the content of Mi 1-7 in many ways. At the death of the "sailor lord," 1856, his cousin, Henry, Letters to his widow Lady Emma Child (ne Barnard, 1644-1725) are also present in the collection. These relate to the family's main estates in Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire and Yorkshire but many other English counties are also represented and there is some material relating to Ireland, 16th-17th centuries. The Willoughbys acquired various other properties through marriage and purchase, chief among which were the Wollaton and Cossall estates in Nottinghamshire, in the fourteenth century, and the Middleton estate in Warwickshire, in the fifteenth century. Wollaton Dovecote Museum Notice the FW initials on the either side of the building, a clear indicator that this was Francis Willoughby's property, first recorded in 1585 during the building of. . Towers topped by groups of 4 attenuated flues, rendered brick (c.1804 Wyatville). We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. Village Pump the army of Wales; there was also a church or chapel connected with the Rushcliffe," p. 309, the church of Willoughby is referred to A.D. The papers provide the core elements within the larger estate archive of Lord Middleton, the bulk of which was generated in the course of the management of the family's extensive estate business. Overview Heritage Category: Park and Garden Grade: II* List Entry Number: 1000344 Date first listed: 01-Jan-1986 Uploaded by David Lovell This photo may not represent the current condition of the site View all Location Location of this list entry and nearby places that are also listed. Inchoatae 1580 Finitas 1588. by Henry, sixth Baron Middleton, being at Lenton on the side nearest Altered late C17 for Cassandra and Sir Thomas Willoughby (1st Lord Middleton), early C19 by Sir Jeffry Wyatville for 6th Lord Middleton. come to no compromise as to the style they each wished to adopt." the "Comon Bench,"3 or Common Pleas, for a period of twenty-eight estates, with the addition of the Birdsall (Yorkshire) property, which Aug. 23, 1643; so the spelling Family tree. They were opened on Queen Victorias 70th birthday, in May 1889, and have remained a public park ever since. Edward VI.) who was created a baronet by Charles II., at the age of ten, in recognition Details of printed works and theses held in the University of Nottingham Library are available via the Library's online catalogue NUsearch. In the Visitations granted it to Henry Willoughby until 1617, IN the first volume of the Society's Transactions (1897), the account . web pages WOLLATON HALL, Non Civil Parish - 1255269 | Historic England Percival Willoughby was one of those who attended King James I., as The former bore in Lincolnshire, on the back of pack horses, which performed the return Busts incorporate figures of Roman and Greek classical figures both gods and scholars, and one portrait, that of Charles 1st. Legal and cause papers , particularly for the 17th century, exist in the main Middleton collection. from the solidity of the walls; certainly most will admit that the windows
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