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The house was built in 1722 and later bought by Alfred Southwell. [1] It was bought by Jonathan Peckover at the end of the 18th century. [2] Alexander Peckover was created Baron Peckover in 1907. During the period in which the building was in the ownership of the Peckovers, the building was known as Bank House.
In 1839 admission was one shilling. Wisbech Institute was permitted to bring members for a tour at 6d per member. [5] In 1841 the curator, Captain Schulz R.N., was advertising for an attendant to supervise the museum for three hours a day for a salary of £25 and a residence on the premises. [6]
The following year he was raised to the peerage as Baron Peckover, of Wisbech in the County of Cambridge. [7] In 1905 Cambridge University awarded him the honorary degree of LL.D. [ 8 ] After his death part of the estates were sold off by auction at the Alexandra Theatre, Wisbech in 1920.
Historic house: Operated by the National Trust, opulent mansion, gardens and grounds Wimpole Home Farm: Arrington: Agriculture: Operated by the National Trust, 18th century working farm Wisbech Castle: Wisbech: Historic House: Regency villa (built by Joseph Medworth) and grounds operated by Wisbech Town Council. Wisbech & Fenland Museum ...
The United States Food and Drugs Administration is warning pet owners about a common medication given to pets to treat arthritis. The F.D.A. now says that the drug Librela may be associated with ...
The meeting house Stuart attended (and where she is buried) was a thatched building on the North Brink, as shown in a watercolour painting by Algernon Peckover and in use by the Friends from 1711. [11] [e] [13] [14] She died at the age of 88 on 12 July 1742. [4] [15] She is referred to in the Victoria County History. [16]
A Rhode Island man has admitted to using gasoline to set several fires around the exterior of a predominantly Black church earlier this year, according to a federal plea agreement.
Yet the German tradition of opening presents on Christmas Eve remains, even up to the present day. Around 4 p.m. on Dec. 24, tea and snacks are typically served to guests — who arrived earlier ...