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The Garden when Henry VIII Owned the House

The Garden when Henry VIII Owned the House

Henry VIII owned West Horsley Place twice. He first gifted it to Henry Courtenay in 1536 and then regained ownership when he executed Courtenay in 1538. He then retained ownership until days before his own death in early 1547. We share local historian Pam Bowley's account Read more

Published: 12th March, 2021

Author: clare clinton

West Horsley Place: Literary Connections Through the Centuries

West Horsley Place: Literary Connections Through the Centuries

West Horsley Place Trust has the arts at its heart. Local historian June Davey explores the fascinating literary associations of the manor house and our vision for the future. Read more

Published: 8th February, 2021

Updated: 31st March, 2021

Author: clare clinton

The Crewe-Milnes Family

The Crewe-Milnes Family

Heir and great-nephew of Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe, Bamber Gascoigne writes about the family that owned West Horsley Place from 1931-2014. Read more

Published: 3rd December, 2020

Updated: 4th December, 2020

Author: clare clinton

West Horsley Place & the Gunpowder Plot

West Horsley Place & the Gunpowder Plot

Did you know that Guy Fawkes was a footmen here? Local historian Pam Bowley's account of West Horsley Place's connection to the Gunpowder Plot. Read more

Published: 30th October, 2020

Author: clare clinton

The Weston Family

The Weston Family

The Westons owned West Horsley Place for 172 years from 1749 to 1921. June Davey traces this dynasty through the industrial revolution and to the shores of Australia. Read more

Published: 22nd October, 2020

Updated: 23rd October, 2020

Author: clare clinton

Margaret Crewe-Milnes, Marchioness of Crewe

Margaret Crewe-Milnes, Marchioness of Crewe

Our exploration of the women of West Horsley Place continues with the Marchioness of Crewe. Local historian June Davey discovers a pioneering woman ahead of her time. Read more

Published: 16th September, 2020

Updated: 30th October, 2020

Author: clare clinton

Henry Courtenay, First Marquess of Exeter

Henry Courtenay, First Marquess of Exeter

Following on from Gertrude Courtenay, June Davey tells the story of her husband Henry, first Marquess of Exeter and what Horsley House was like while the Courtenays lived here. Read more

Published: 31st July, 2020

Updated: 3rd August, 2020

Author: clare clinton

Sir Edward Nicholas, 'A Gilded Knight'

Sir Edward Nicholas, 'A Gilded Knight'

Edward Nicholas' life touched on some of the most momentous shifts in Britain's history. Civil war, regicide, restoration: local historian June Davey explores another fascinating figure from the history of West Horsley Place. Read more

Published: 10th June, 2020

Updated: 11th June, 2020

Author: clare clinton

Henry Currie: Tsar of West Horsley

Henry Currie: Tsar of West Horsley

For most of the 19th century West Horsley Place was leased to the Currie family, who are responsible for our wonderful Grade II listed dog kennels. June Davey delves into the life of the 'Tsar of West Horsley'. Read more

Published: 21st May, 2020

Updated: 28th May, 2020

Author: clare clinton

Gertrude Courtenay, Marchioness of Exeter

Gertrude Courtenay, Marchioness of Exeter

June Davey continues her exploration of the lives of the Women of West Horsley Place with Gertrude Courtenay, Marchioness of Exeter. Henry VIII, Thomas Cromwell, intrigue and danger. . . Read more

Published: 28th April, 2020

Updated: 1st May, 2020

Author: clare clinton

Elizabeth Throckmorton, Lady Raleigh

Elizabeth Throckmorton, Lady Raleigh

June Davey continues her series exploring the wonderful women of West Horsley Place with the brave and indefatigable Bess Throckmorton, Lady Raleigh. Read more

Published: 18th March, 2020

Updated: 14th April, 2020

Author: clare clinton

The Fair Geraldine

The Fair Geraldine

Local historian June Davey investigates the life of one of West Horsley Place'es most famous women: Elizabeth FitzGerald, Countess of Lincoln. Read more

Published: 4th March, 2020

Updated: 14th April, 2020

Author: clare clinton

Carew Raleigh

Carew Raleigh

Son of Sir Walter Raleigh, Carew owned West Horsley Place from the 1640s-1660s and is most likely the owner esponsible for creating our beautiful red brick façade. Local Historian June Davey tells his story. Read more

Published: 19th February, 2020

Updated: 14th April, 2020

Author: clare clinton

Dame Juliana de Berners: Horsley's Medieval Mystery

Dame Juliana de Berners: Horsley's Medieval Mystery

Local historian June Davey explores the life of Dame Juliana de Berners, the first woman to be published in the english language. Read more

Published: 10th February, 2020

Updated: 14th April, 2020

Author: clare clinton

John Bourchier, 2nd Baron Berners: Courtier, Soldier, Scholar

John Bourchier, 2nd Baron Berners: Courtier, Soldier, Scholar

Local Historian June Davey explores one of West Horsley Place's most interesting literary figures: John Bourchier. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2020

Updated: 14th April, 2020

Author: clare clinton

Festival of Revels 1559

Festival of Revels 1559

Bamber Gascoigne delves into a remarkable week at West Horsley Place in August 1559 when Elizabeth I came to stay and built a temporary theatre in the gardens. Read more

Published: 23rd January, 2020

Updated: 28th July, 2020

Author: clare clinton

A Fatal Friendship: Richard II and Sir James de Berners, Lord of West Horsley Manor

A Fatal Friendship: Richard II and Sir James de Berners, Lord of West Horsley Manor

Local historian June Davey explores West Horsley Place's medieval past; the fascinating life of James de Berners and his dangerous connections to Richard II. Read more

Published: 27th September, 2019

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: clare clinton

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  • Getting to Know Our Trustees . . .Giles Reid

    Getting to Know Our Trustees . . .Giles Reid

    We continue our series getting to know our trustees with Horsley resident Giles Reid, "My reason to get involved was to bring my corporate experience to drive commercial income to ensure financial sustainability for West Horsley Place Trust to enable it to thrive for the community."

  • WEST HORSLEY PLACE TRUST TO RECEIVE VITAL SUPPORT FROM SECOND ROUND OF THE GOVERNMENT’S CULTURE RECOVERY FUND

    WEST HORSLEY PLACE TRUST TO RECEIVE VITAL SUPPORT FROM SECOND ROUND OF THE GOVERNMENT’S CULTURE RECOVERY FUND

    West Horsley Place Trust among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund. This award will provide essential investment for the charity so that it can recover from the pandemic and reopen West Horsley Place to the public

  • Getting to Know Our Team. . . Marcus Cribb

    Getting to Know Our Team. . . Marcus Cribb

    We are delighted to welcome Marcus Cribb to our team as House & Operations Manager.

  • Director's Diary March 2021

    Director's Diary March 2021

    Ben Pearce shares our 2020 journey and the latest news from West Horsley Place.

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  • Director's Diary October 2020

    Director's Diary October 2020

    New Director Ben Pearce takes the helm at West Horsley Place

  • Getting to Know Our Team. . . Marcus Cribb

    Getting to Know Our Team. . . Marcus Cribb

    We are delighted to welcome Marcus Cribb to our team as House & Operations Manager.

  • West Horsley Place Awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund Grant

    West Horsley Place Awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund Grant

    We are delighted to announce that West Horsley Place Trust has been awarded a £126,000 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Made possible by National Lottery players, the grant will support West Horsley Place: An Historic Estate without Barriers

  • West Horsley Place Goodies!

    West Horsley Place Goodies!

    We are delighted to unveil a small range of West Horsley Place goodies at the Christmas Craft fair. All profits from sales will help raise funds for further restoration of the manor house and estate. The range includes essentials such as bone china mugs and tea towels, fun ceramic Christmas decorations and children's apron, and sustainable thermal water bottle. All of our gifts our lovingly created in the UK and designed by Horsley born artist Nessie Maclay.

  • Garden Tales from Nicky Webber

    Garden Tales from Nicky Webber

    West Horsley Place Gardener Nicky Webber shares the latest news and tales from the walled gardens.

  • Winter Update from Director Peter Pearce

    Winter Update from Director Peter Pearce

    West Horsley Place Director Peter Pearce announces that Mary Roxburghe Trust is changing its name to West Horsley Place Trust.

  • Meet New Gardener Nicky Webber

    Meet New Gardener Nicky Webber

    The Mary Roxburghe Trust is delighted that we have been joined by new Gardener Nicky Webber. We caught up with her to find our more about the challenge that awaits her in our five acres of 18th century walled gardens.

  • Our Story

    Our Story

  • Welcome to The GladRags Project

    Welcome to The GladRags Project

    West Horsley Place Trust is delighted to announce a creative community project to reinforce our togetherness during this challenging time. In collaboration with artist Diana Burch and Haslemere Museum we will coordinate our local community's contribution to The GladRags Project.

  • Our Vision and Mission

    Our Vision and Mission

    Our Vision for the future of West Horsley Place

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