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Guide to Old Battersea House, early 20th Century

Guide to Old Battersea House, early 20th Century
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A short guide to Old Battersea House which provides room descriptions and a brief history, including its ownership by the St.John family.

The booklet belonged to Vernon St.John, 6th Viscount Bolingbroke (1886-1974). It was generously gifted to The Friends of Lydiard Park by a private donor in 2023.

Year:
1900-1930
Author:
Unknown
Type:
Pamphlet
Owner:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Copyright:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Credit:
Pete Melsom
Last updated on:
Saturday 29th July 2023

Items of Interest

From Battersea to Philadelphia - The Library of Battersea Manor, 1954
From Battersea to Philadelphia - The Library of Battersea Manor, 1954

A newspaper clipping from the Manchester Guardian...

HOLD Photograph of Battersea Manor, c1911
HOLD Photograph of Battersea Manor, c1911

HOLD Battersea Manor, c1911
HOLD Battersea Manor, c1911

Engraving of Battersea Church and manor house, 1752
Engraving of Battersea Church and manor house, 1752

The engraving shows a view of Battersea Church fro...