Chronicles of the Newdegates and the Three Manors (Paperback or Softback)

Wilkinson, Roy

ISBN 10: 1844017710 / ISBN 13: 9781844017713

Published by New Generation Publishing 10/4/2006, 2006

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Chronicles of the Newdegates and the Three Manors.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chronicles of the Newdegates and the Three Manors (Paperback or Softback)
• Publisher: New Generation Publishing 10/4/2006
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844017710
• ISBN 13: 9781844017713
• Binding: Paperback or Softback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 0.42 pounds
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

The Gothic gem of Arbury Hall, set in an historic park in Warwickshire, lies adjacent to the Manor of Astley. These manors have been home to generations of Newdegates, after the family gradually transferred most of their interests from their previous home, Harefield Manor in Middlesex, during the Elizabethan period and since. Roy Wilkinson's fascination with a place that has a history stretching as far back as the eleventh century, and as far afield as the outer reaches of the once-vast British Empire, began in his childhood. Since then, he has witnessed myriad changes at the three manors, faithfully recorded here in this brisk historical document. From Domesday through to the twenty-first century, the Newdigate-Newdegates lived, died, married, gave birth to new generations and entertained lavishly through civil wars, skirmishes, world wars, scandals and massive social changes, even being home to a POW camp during the Second World War. The next generation may well provide equally rich material for another document of this kind - their future at Arbury will one day be another seam of its history.

About the Author

Roy Wilkinson has been connected with the work of Rudolf Steiner for over 70 years. He studied at the Goetheanum in Switzerland - the center of the Society founded on Steiner s work - and has worked in various related enterprises. He has traveled extensively, lecturing primarily in the filed of education. As an experienced teacher, he has visited schools worldwide in an advisory capacity. His practical guides for teachers have become standard reference material in Steiner schools all over the world.