Ms 62, the collections from broadlands, near romsey, hants, contain. In 1981, the newlymarried prince and princess of wales also. Early 12th century king henry i gives romsey a charter and confirms the right to hold a weekly market and an annual fair. Broadlands romsey 2020 all you need to know before you go. Broadlands is one of the countrys most famous and historic estates. After a perfect hurricane in march 1842, samuel hereman, head gardener at broadlands, wrote to viscount palmerston to report damage to a great. Payment will be taken through paypal, and the entries uploaded to our database. The book of the words and music written and composed for a. The papers divide into six major groups of family and estate papers. Those of us who read history, or historical novels, are well used to the idea of the selfsufficiency of the large aristocratic estates and a glimpse of this can be seen in four dairy returns that have survived. Admission fee includes entrance to the house, museum, and grounds.
Broadlands dairy romsey local history society ltvas. Broadlands estates have a wide variety of residential and commercial properties, along with grazing land, all within easy reach of romsey and southampton and with good links to both winchester and salisbury our residential properties are located both in rural locations and in the town of romsey, with sizes and locations to suit most requirements. The secretary, 4 the old carthouses, broadlands, romsey, hants. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Romsey is a market town in hampshire in southern england. The stories are told wherever possible in the words of their present owners, who are in many cases the direct descendants of the original owners. Broadlands was visited by james i in 1607, his host being the then lord of the manor, edward st. My earlier visit to romsey abbey was much more cheerful. We made a significant visit to romsey abbey, nearby. On the morning of february 23, frederick briggs, of chambers avenue, romsey, hampshire, uk. Broadlands archive romsey local history society ltvas.
Broadlands historic house, england, united kingdom britannica. Broadlands house, romsey extra 1166489 historic england. Broadlands remains a family home and selected ground floor rooms are open for guided tours. History of romsey and its parishes romsey parish council. The workhouse in romsey, hampshire the history of the. The original manor and area known as broadlands has belonged to romsey abbey since before the norman conquest after the dissolution of the monasteries, broadlands was sold to sir francis fleming in 1547. Romsey was home to the 17thcentury philosopher and economist william petty and the 19thcentury british prime minister, lord palmerston, whose statue has stood in the town centre since 1857. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Make offer hampshire broadlands, romsey home of lord mountbatten unposted c.
Archives and manuscripts, special collections, rare books, hartley library, university. Thus we have lady romsey explaining the intricacies of taps and valves involved in running a bath at broadlands not always with totally satisfactory results. Recently, i have been looking at architects who worked on broadlands in the mid to late nineteenth century. Southwest of broadlands on the other side of the river is moorcourt, opposite to which across the test are lee, skidmore farm and toothill. Henry, lord viscount palmerston, 1785 parchment woods, roads, hedges, etc. Lord and lady romsey shows members of the press broadlands today before its official opening to the public on april 1st. Broadlands house is a grade i listed building in romsey extra, hampshire, england. Head water bailiff at broadlands estate, romsey on. And when he came to saynte maries aisle where nonnes were wont to praie, the vespers were songe, the shryne was gone, and the nonnes had passyd awaie. The brabourne family have a long history with the bahamas and own a.
Broadlands house opens for the 2019 season on monday 15th april to sunday 28th april inclusive and monday 12th august to monday 26th august inclusive. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of broadlands lake. Romsey old maps of broadlands lake historic maps of broadlands lake and the local area. Broadlands photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Last year the late lord mountbatten opened his home to the public in may 1979 before his tragic death last august. Books about broadlands lake area browse 47 photo books on broadlands lake and the surrounding area. Broadlands romsey 2020 all you need to know before you. The early history of the manor of south wells welles, xiv cent. Barbe, and the manor remained the property of the st. A history of romsey an encyclopedia of world history. Broadlands map collection university of southampton.
After the dissolution of the monasteries, broadlands was sold to sir francis fleming in 1547. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Romsey is a historic market town in the county of hampshire, england. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Broadlands map collection brmap1 a plan of the manor of romsey infra and broadlands estate in the county of southampton belonging to the rt hon.
Whenever southampton university is in vacation and i can park there, i make a dash or two to look at the broadlands archives. Earlier owners of broadlands were also concerned that trees should enhance the beauty of the pleasure grounds. Books in romsey, hampshire be transported to a different time and place, or another world completely, by dipping into a book and enjoying the journey. Romsey has great natural advantages and had at one time a flourishing trade, which has now decreased. It is like being a child in a sweet shop i hardly know where to start. It was quite emotional for all of us, all having lost significant family members very recently before hand. The new union took over the existing romsey parish workhouse on the winchester road. After this the property passed to the present owner, lord romsey. He was a great character and i feel sure he will be remembered by some. After his visit to broadlands in 1607, james i granted the town a charter and made it a borough. The name romsey is probably a corruption of rums eg which means rums area of dry land surrounded by marsh. The town was also home to the 20thcentury naval officer and statesman louis mountbatten, 1st earl. Milton hall the books in the library are stored on tiered bookcases.
Access to the archives and manuscripts and rare books reading room. Places are limited so it is advisable to book in advance with visitor services at. The mountbattens drawing room at broadlands romsey hampshire belton. Oct 09, 2000 buy the history of romsey 1st by barbara burbridge, pat genge, phoebe merrick isbn. I was fortunate enough to be dropped off at broadlands by my husband who took my boys off to romsey rapids. Broadland collectable hampshire postcards for sale ebay. Some of the official minutes and working papers in the collection are similar to those surviving in the foreign office records tna fo 961722, fo 800382 and the drafts of despatches relate to a series of entry books and prcis books in the british library add mss 48439577, 499639 which were once in the collections at broadlands. Late entries will be accepted at double the class fee up to 4th september only. Worzel gummidge tv location scatterbrook farm canada. Broadlands is an english country house, located in the civil parish of romsey extra, near the town of romsey in the test valley district of hampshire, england. In 1988, lord romsey commission his uncle, famous interior designer david hicks to redecorate the interior.
Its prosperity now depends mainly on the rich agricultural country of romsey extra, in which, just south of the municipal boundary, lie the broadlands house and estate, formerly the residence of lord palmerston. Broadlands historic house palace in romsey, test valley. See more ideas about broadlands, english country house, stately home. Buy the history of romsey 1st by barbara burbridge, pat genge, phoebe merrick isbn. The original manor and area known as broadlands has belonged to romsey abbey since before the norman conquest. Elizabeth married moody, daughter elizabeth barry moody 18161896 married floyd and immigrated to australia julie. Surrendered to the crown at the dissolution in 1539, it was granted first to john foster, a former steward to the abbey and then in 1544 to sir thomas seymour, an uncle of edward vi. At goodwood, lord march faces the dilemma of whether to repair, replace or leave alone badly worn but original chair coverings, while lady march organizes the mammoth task of spring. Near romsey is broadlands estate, which once belonged to the abbey. Despite living in the area for the past 20 years, author ian dickerson is still discovering parts of the market towns history. He sold it in 1547 to sir francis fleming whose granddaughter, frances, married edward st barbe. Mary 17761867, walter 17781842, william b 1779, george b 1781, elizabeth 17841848, sarah b 1787, peggy 17901876. An englishmans home tells the stories of some of the most influential families in england, through the houses they left behind them.
To the west is pauncefoot hill, now part of the broadlands estate, but once a separate manor. The collections from broadlands, near romsey, hants, contain extensive archival and. Broadlands formed part of the abbey of romsey in the c10. Romsey lies on the river test, a historic market town with medieval streets that wrap around the magnificent norman abbey as well as being a great place to visit for its attractions and history, romsey is home to many thriving independent retailers, cafes and restaurants as well as its own department store bradbeers in addition to some more well known. Based on the old hampshire saying so drunk he must have been to romsey, a book of the same name was published in 1974 as. In 907 ad a benedictine abbey was founded at romsey. It was enlarged in 1836, for which the poor law commissioners authorized the expenditure of. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of broadlands. Introduction to the broadlands archives special collections. The formal gardens and historic landscape of broadlands are grade ii listed on the register of historic parks and gardens. Barry charles 18091888, william barry 18101877, james barry 181827, elizabeth barry 18161896, george barry 18171899, emma barry b 1819, matilda barry 18221888, martha barry 18231907, henrietta barry 18271828. Broadlands university of southampton special collections. Visitors to broadlands see an elegant, mellow, yellowgrey brick house with an elegant eastfront portico and domed hall designed by brown in 1768.
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