Jones, Melvyn

Wentworth Woodhouse: The House, the Estate and the Family

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ISBN 13:
9781526783011
author:
Jones, Melvyn
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Pen & Sword History
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
152
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 centimeters (0.36 kg
Genre:
History, Europe, Great Britain,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£13.41

Description

Wentworth Woodhouse: A House, an Estate, and a Family of Great Significance For over 400 years, Wentworth Woodhouse has been home to a remarkable family whose history is marked by distinction and achievement. From the halls of this grand Palladian mansion, which boasts one of Britain's longest frontages, to the vast estates that spanned nearly 120,000 acres across South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, the Midlands, and Ireland, the Wentworth family's story is a testament to their wealth, power, and philanthropy. The family's history is replete with notable events, including the beheading of one head of household, the sighting of one of the last wolves in the British Isles, and the provision of financial assistance to over 6,000 Irish tenants during the Great Famine. This copiously illustrated book delves into the history of Wentworth Woodhouse and its inhabitants, drawing on a wide range of sources, including the family records held at Sheffield Archives. Through its pages, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Wentworth family, revealing their triumphs, tragedies, and achievements over the centuries.

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