Thanks for the Message re Annesley. I am a member of the conservation Society and have a copy of Annesley through the ages, and Queen of a Fantastic Realm, and A family gathering the Musters Story.
For over 20 years I have compiled information and contacts over this topic, and as belonging to the Friends of Annesley Old Church Project ( the heritage lottery funded restoration of the Tower). So.... I was trying to widen the interest and let other be aware of the Launch date for the Tower Re opening and Project 8th Sept. A day of events at the Tower and New Church and Accacia Ave Community centre, with a Ghost Walk at the Old Church at 7pm.
The Hall and the local history amaze me, and if there is any way it can be saved, preserved, used as a museum or historical venue, so much the better. We are looking at other Towers and how they are managed and funds raised i.e. Bramcote has a similar story to Annesley Old Church but less remains, Colwick needs a project to save it internally as the Musters are Buried inside.
I hope to be up at the Church with photos on the 8th during the day and other paperwork, Mr Starr is to give history talk and in time the site will encourage art, writing, photography, and be kept in a good state of repair.
There is a plan of the site and names on gravestones ( those readable) that came from the conservation society, and when the project is a little further along we will have a DVD showing the builders, students from schools, stonemasons, etc all aspects of those people who have worked within the project. A face book page Annesley Old Church Project, shows events linked to the project and contact numbers for anyone who wants to assist with research or just wants to be involved in any way.
Once again, thank you for the message and hope to see you on the day.
Sue.