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Gregory Gregory Esq. arrives

Posted on March 11, 2015 by harlaxtoncollegelibrary

“Gregory Gregory, Esq. of Hungerton, arrived at his residence near Grantham on Friday week, after a three years’ residence in France and Italy. He is about to commence the erection of a splendid mansion on his estate at Harlaxton, of … Continue reading →

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Gatehouse doors

Posted on March 3, 2015 by harlaxtoncollegelibrary

An engraving by the Manor Gatehouse door (inside the McCarthy flat) says “1863 March 3 This door hung by J Coy”. James Coy, Joiner, (1830-1907) is listed as living in Gregory’s Alms Houses in the 1861 census, with wife Mary … Continue reading →

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Annual rejoicing of the Manor, 1843

Posted on December 29, 2014 by harlaxtoncollegelibrary

“The twelfth annual rejoicing at the progress of this magnificent building took place on Saturday evening … at the Golden Lion Inn, Harlaxton, where a treat was given by Gregory Gregory, Esq. to the workmen and others employed, amounting to … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve at the Manor

Posted on December 22, 2014 by harlaxtoncollegelibrary

“The fine old English gentleman who owns the splendid mansion and fine estate of Harlaxton Manor*, with his usual liberality, gave to each of his labourers on Christmas eve, roast and boiled, according to the number in family.” Grantham Journal, … Continue reading →

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Miss Reynard goes visiting

Posted on December 4, 2014 by harlaxtoncollegelibrary

The sighting of a fox running behind the Lion Terrace in the Manor gardens earlier this week brought to mind the following: On Saturday 24 September, 1870 the Grantham Journal reported “On Friday last, Mr Chatterbrook, the house steward of Harlaxton … Continue reading →

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Haunting the Manor

Posted on November 18, 2014 by harlaxtoncollegelibrary

A Grantham Journal article relating to a visit to the Manor in 1859, describes a painting hanging in the corridor adjoining the Grand Dining Room or State Dining Room as it is now known as. “One likeness of an infant heir to the … Continue reading →

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Theed’s marble bust of Mr Gregory

Posted on November 13, 2014 by harlaxtoncollegelibrary

In an article in The Grantham Journal dated 1859 the writer gives a detailed recollection of a visit to Harlaxton Manor. At this time the Manor was open to visitors on Mondays “through the kindness of George Gregory, Esq.”. A conspicuous object in … Continue reading →

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