Essential reading to understand the formation of the portrait and painting collection at Lydiard Park, containing:
A. The formation of the present collection of portraits and paintings.
B. A description of the several items in the collection.
C. A reconstruction of the collection formerly at Lydiard Park.
D. Four Appendices:
i. Stukeley and Belcher, a note by Mr Frank T. Smallwood, M.A, F.S.A.
ii. A list of the photographic prints presented to the Borough of Thamesdown by Mr Smallwood.
iii. A list of portraits in the possession of the De Morgan Foundation.(Since returned)
iv. The portrait of Oliver, 1st Viscount Grandison, at Ringwood, and the two portraits at Sir Walter St.Johns School. (Since returned)