Broome Park Mansion, & Ravenleigh, Betchworth

[Daisy Loo]

Hi.

I am trying to find out a bit of history on these two houses, would like to know if they are still standing, and if they are the original homes.

My great-grandfather appears to have lived in the Lodge of Broome Park Mansion, in 1901 census, when it was owned by  Gen. Feilding.  His wife worked as a dom serv at Ravenleigh, before they got married.

Any info would be much appreciated.

[erica lyn]

Hi Daisy Loo,

Both still exist.  Broome Park is a nursing home.  There is information to be found on Broome Park by googling esp. if you also search for Sir Benjamin Brodie, he lived there before Fielding.  Nothing on Ravenleigh, but I drive past it every day so now I'm curious, I'll see if can find anything out.

There is a book about Broome Park: www.surreygardentrust.co.uk/publications/

[Daisy Loo]

Thank you for answering!  Is the nursing home the original building?  I did google Broome Park, and yes, found out about Sir Benjamin.  I was after pictures really!  As for Ravenleigh, my ancestor actually lived in that, as a servant, so would love to find out who owns it now, and loads of info!

I have realized how lucky I am, that this particular branch of my family, have worked in some fabulous houses, and I have found many of them to be still standing.  It's amazing.  Any additional info would be fantastic.  Thanks again!

[Daisy Loo]

Sorry, that link didn't work, but I'll google it again.

[erica lyn]

Sorry, I missed out an 's', its: www.surreygardenstrust.co.uk/publications/ 

[Daisy Loo]

Thanks, I got it this time!  Looks like quite a good book.  Thanks for that.

[Ricker]

I have a 7 page property auction sales brochure of Broome Park, Betchworth Surrey dated 23 March 1920. Broome Park was purchased at that time by John A Lloyd, a local businessman and distant relation.

The brochure describes the property as a fine old Georgian House, with 19 bed and dressing rooms, 4 bathrooms, 5 elegant reception rooms, billiard room and mens servants bedrooms.

The property of 56 acres included 2 lodges, stabling, garage, farmery and 3 cottages.

There is a beautiful surveyors map of the estate, as well as several photographs.
Hope this may be of interest.
Ricker

[Daisy Loo]

oh my!  Is your name Santa by any chance?  I would live to see the rest!  How would I got about that?  Especially photos! My Great-great grandfather lived in one of the Lodges during the time that it was owned by Col. Fielding...this was in 1901 I think...I wonder if it was the Fieldings that were selling it by Auction in 1920.

Thank you so much...I got the first page of the Auction...thanks...

Can I be so cheeky and ask how you got hold of this?

Daisy...

[Ricker]

Hi Daisy Loo
The brochure is a family heirloom of some sentimental value, given to my mother who I understand stayed there as a guest of Hilda Lloyd the wife of John Lloyd, her great aunt. Their son Dick Lloyd was my god-father who trained as a doctor and emigrated to Canada. I lost touch with him some 40 years ago, but our family has wonderful memories of and sentimental connections with the Lloyd family. I am sure their heirs will be around somewhere and will probably have more records.

The photos in the brochure are mainly of the grounds, with an extensive description of the accommodation in the house.

There is no mention of Col Fielding in the brochure, but the name sort of rings a bell in my mind - I was very young at the time!

If you can find out how to contact me directly we can talk more about the brochure.
Regards
Ricker