Date:1927 - 1929 (c.)
Description:The tennis court in the grounds of Swythamley Hall. Swythamley Hall was largely built in the early 19th century and extensively enlarged by Philip Brocklehurst in 1897. A major fire in 1813 had destroyed the 17th century part of the hall and some of the more recently built additions. The site was the site of a mediaeval hunting lodge and was later a monastic grange belonging to Dieulacres Abbey. After the Dissolution the Swythamley Estate was acquired by William Trafford and remained with that family until Edward Trafford Nicholls sold it to John Brocklehurst in 1832. After the death of Philip Brocklehurst in 1975 the estate was sold by his heir and great nephew John van Haeften. The hall and parkland was purchased by the World Government for the Age of Enlightenment, followers of Maharishi Manesh Yogi, and became the Maharashi International College. In 1987 it was sold and the hall, stables and chapel were converted into residences.
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The tennis court in the grounds of Swythamley Hall. Third from left is Courtney Brocklehurst. Swythamley ...
The tennis court in the grounds of Swythamley Hall. Swythamley Hall was largely built in the early ...
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Image courtesy of: Swythamley Historical Society
Donor ref:SW2-8036 01 (37/47478)
Source: Staffordshire Museum Service
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