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For whom the bell tolls

Posted on February 2, 2018 by harlaxtoncollegelibrary

“When visitors were expected it was customary for someone to wait in the Hall and when the carriage turned in the front gates to ring that bell to warn all the staff concerned, it then used to ring in the … Continue reading →

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The New Terrace Garden

Posted on October 26, 2017 by harlaxtoncollegelibrary

The new Terrace Garden is starting to take shape, restored and named in honor of Lady Benton Jones, OBE, in recognition of her loyal friendship and exemplary service to Harlaxton College as Chair of the Advisory Council (1985-2015).

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Manor plans found

Posted on July 10, 2017 by harlaxtoncollegelibrary

A set of around 150 original building plans, diagrams, sketches and stone masons’ drawings were rediscovered in the attics of Harlaxton Manor in April 2017. Continue reading →

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Lady in the attic

Posted on April 21, 2017 by harlaxtoncollegelibrary

This painting was recently discovered in the Manor attics. The sitter and artist are unknown, however a Curator from the Victoria & Albert Museum has analysed her costume. “From the sitter’s clothing I would suggest that this painting could date … Continue reading →

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Manor Love

Posted on February 14, 2017 by harlaxtoncollegelibrary

Love at the Manor Continue reading →

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From a family album

Posted on February 9, 2017 by harlaxtoncollegelibrary

These beautiful images have been sent to us from Rear Admiral Michael Gregory, OBE, Lord-Lieutenant for Dunbartonshire. Continue reading →

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Postcards of the Manor

Posted on November 15, 2016 by harlaxtoncollegelibrary

Recent acquisition for the Manor Archives, a set of 6 postcards. Note the people in Victorian dress enjoying the gardens (no. 3), people in shirt sleeves on left in no. 4, the lone figure standing in the gateway of no. … Continue reading →

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Gold Room cherub

Posted on June 15, 2016 by harlaxtoncollegelibrary

According to Pevsner the Gold Room ceiling is possibly the work of John Gregory Crace (1809-1889), thought to have been a distant relation of Mr. Gregory’s, and fourth generation of a very notable family of decorators. This is a cherub detail … Continue reading →

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Old Manor destroyed

Posted on July 18, 2015 by harlaxtoncollegelibrary

“We understand that fine old ruin “Harlaxton Manor House,” is fast being destroyed. We are sorry always to see these most picturesque and in many respects not to be improved old mansion pass away. They are part of the links … Continue reading →

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Gregory Williams at Christ Church, Oxford, 1805-7

Posted on March 17, 2015 by harlaxtoncollegelibrary

We have recently discovered that Gregory Gregory (then known as Gregory Williams) attended Christ Church College, Oxford between 1805 and 1807, aged 19 to 21. His studies included Classical texts with some mathematics, algebra, rhetoric, ethics, and scripture. He went down … Continue reading →

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