Visit to Milton Hall
August 27th 10.30 for 11.00
We have been very fortunate to have been given permission by Sir Philip Naylor Leyland to visit his very special home, which is not open to the public.Milton Hall houses one of the finest collections of pictures and furniture in the East Midlands.
Please book early as numbers are limited. Coffee and Cake will be served from 10.30 with the tour starting at 11.00.
Apply for tickets to Sue Milward (suemilward@gmail.com).
Payment is preferred by BACS. Account Name “The Counties Heritage Foundation”. Sort Code 40-03-33. Account Number 72336308. If paying by cheque, post to Sue Milward, 4 Rearsby Lane, Gaddesby. LE7 4XE.
DIRECTIONS. A47 to Peterborough. Turn onto A1260 on left (sign to Fitzwilliam Hospital). This takes you onto the Bretton Way. Almost immediately take the 1st left to Milton just before you reach the Hospital. The park gates will be open. Drive some distance to pass the folly and take the left fork signed “Back Door and Stables”. This is where we meet for coffee.
If any problems on the day, Sue Milward’s phone is 07967 326 556.
A Brief History of Milton Hall.
The present building of Milton Hall goes back to the mid 18th century. Sir William Fitwilliam, wool stapler and courtier to Henry VII and VIII, purchased the estate in 1502. His grandson, William III, built the North Front in the mid 1500s.The house was extended in 1690 in the style of Wren. There were further alterations in 1750 by Henry Flitcroft and Sir William Chambers with some work by John Carr of York.
Milton was the secondary residence to Wentworth Woodhouse in the 19th century so was never Victorianised. As a result, much of the 18th century plasterwork remains.
The property has been in continuous ownership by the family since 1502.
There are some interested pieces of furniture and some wonderful paintings including works by Stubbs, Canaletto, Sartorius, Wootton, Joshua Reynolds etc. Much to see and discuss. Many of the pieces of furniture and the paintings have been there since made or painted.