Calke Abbey, a Tale of Ten Baronets
Just like many large houses in England, one family governed the lives of the residents in that house, and often that of the
Read moreJust like many large houses in England, one family governed the lives of the residents in that house, and often that of the
Read moreHenry Harpur was born in 1579, the third son of Sir John Harpur and his wife Isabella Pierpont, at Swarkestone Hall. Henry was
Read moreWho lived at Calke Abbey? Were they Harpurs, Crewes, or Harpur-Crewes? The truth is, they all did. Over almost 300 years, from 1622
Read moreWinifred Harpur Crewe, always known as Winnie, was born into a privileged life in 1879. The second daughter of Sir Vauncey Harpur Crewe,
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