In this address, dated July 1869, Sir Maxwell states that due to a complete breakdown in his health he would most likely be unable to continue as Treasurer and Secretary to the Feoffees, posts he had held since July 1843. Aware of 'misrepresentations' of his capabilities in these post he gives details of the progress made in educational provision in the village ...
Church lane, from the High Street end looking towards the Vicarage, with the Manor on the left, the wall of Medford House on the right and April Cottage [white cottage] on the right.
This photo was taken shortly after it was built by Sydney Graves Hamilton between 1887 and 1891. The house is situated at the top of Glyde Hill and is now famous for its gardens. The portico is clearly visible and was part of the 18th Century wing moved from Mickleton Manor.
Image is taken from an unused postcard of Kiftsgate. The impressive 18th Century portico used to form part of the left wing of Mickleton Manor House. Between 1887and1891 Sidney Graves Hamilton, had it moved stone by stone, using a specially constructed light railway that ran up the elm avenue, from the Manor House to the ...
View of the Manor House showing the lower wall that used to surround it. This was replaced with the present, higher wall in the 1870s. Photograph taken from the garden opposite.
View of the 18th Century wing built by Walwyn Graves (1744-1813). Between 1887and1891 his descendent, Sidney Graves Hamilton, had this demolished and moved, using a specially constructed light railway that ran up the elm avenue, to a site at the top of Glyde Hill where it was re-built as Kiftsgate Court.
Photograph taken from the field known as The Walk.
Now four homes. Photo taken from adjacent field known as The Walk.
Taken from the field known as The Walk.
Compiled by members of Mickleton Women's Institute in 1970: External view of Mickleton Manor House Listed: 3/4A II C17 Freestone. Cotswold stone roof. Gables with finials. Stone chimneys with moulded caps and weathering. 2s. Stone mullion and transom ws. Later alterations. 'A portion of the original C17 manor house survives in the N wing. It has two three-storey ...
Photo shows villagers who welcomed visiting American ancestors of the Graves Hamilton family to a tea party held at the manor. John Ingram, Eunice Franklin, Margaret Ingram, Marion Devereux, Flo Aston, Freda Slingsby are sitting at the table. The Manor is in the background.
The 18th Century wing built by Walwyn Graves (1744-1813). Between 1887and1891 his descendent, Sidney Graves Hamilton, had this demolished and moved, using a specially constructed light railway that ran up the elm avenue, to a site at the top of Glyde Hill where it was re-built as Kiftsgate Court. The people in this photograph are Sir John ...
Leaflet, dated 9th March 1976, from the Parish Council to Mickleton residents setting out the case for purchasing Mickleton Manor for community use. The Manor House and grounds had been offered to the village by the owner, Miss Hamilton, for £15,000. There was insufficient support for the idea and the offer was turned down. Rosemarie Donaldson remembered ...
Mickleton Manor from the gates on Church Lane.
Looking east to the Manor House garden wall from alongside Medford House.
Taken from an old postcard which had been posted in 1939.
Photograph shows the Manor House and the wall and gates of Medford House.