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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
June Davey continues her series exploring the wonderful women of West Horsley Place with the brave and indefatigable Bess Throckmorton, Lady Raleigh. Read more
Local historian June Davey investigates the life of one of West Horsley Place'es most famous women: Elizabeth FitzGerald, Countess of Lincoln. Read more
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
Local historian June Davey explores the life of Dame Juliana de Berners, the first woman to be published in the english language. Read more
Local Historian June Davey explores one of West Horsley Place's most interesting literary figures: John Bourchier. Read more
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
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