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  Bretby Hall
Bretby Hall is a stately home at Bretby, Derbyshire, England, north of Swadlincote[?] and east of Burton-upon-Trent on the border with Staffordshire.
The first Bretby Hall was built in 1630 after Thomas Stanhope bought the manor of Bretby from Stephen de Segrave to whom it had been granted by Ranulph, Earl of Chester.
In 1926, the Hall was sold to Derbyshire County Council and was run as an orthopaedic hospital until the 1990s when it was sold to a private developer who has converted it into luxury apartments and suites.
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  bretby hall   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Bretby Hall is a stately home at Bretby, Derbyshire, England, north of Swadlincote and east of Burton-upon-Trent on the border with Staffordshire.
The first Bretby Hall was built in 1630 after Thomas Stanhope bought the manor of Bretby from Stephen de Segrave to whom it had been granted by Ranulph, Earl of Chester.
In 1926, the Hall was sold to Derbyshire County Council and was run as an orthopaedic hospital until the 1990s when it was sold to a private developer who has converted it into luxury apartments and suites.
www.yourencyclopedia.net /bretby_hall.html   (289 words)

  
 Bretby
Bretby is a village in the south of Derbyshire, England, north of Swadlincote[?] and east of Burton-upon-Trent, on the border between Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
There was also Bretby Castle which was destroyed during the reign of King James I of England to make way for the construction of Bretby Hall.
In 1585, Thomas Stanhope bought the manor house which was known as Bretby Hall and from then on was the home of the Earls of Chesterfield.
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 White's 1857 Directory of Derbyshire - pages 329-331
Bretby castle passed with the manors to the Mowbrays—Lords Mowbray and Dukes of Norfolk.
Bretby Castle, the site of which is discernable near the church, is said to have been a building of great strength, and consisted of two courts, and was standing in the reign of Queen Elizabeth.
Bretby Steam and Water Corn Mill, 1 mile E. of the church, on the Repton and Hartshorn road, is occupied by Mr.
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 Bretby - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bretby is a village in the south of Derbyshire, England, north of Swadlincote and east of Burton-upon-Trent, on the border between Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
There was also Bretby Castle which was destroyed during the reign of King James I of England to make way for the construction of Bretby Hall.
In 1585, Thomas Stanhope bought the manor house which was known as Bretby Hall and from then on was the home of the Earls of Chesterfield.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bretby   (125 words)

  
 Bretby Hall - John Claudius Loudon
Bretby Hall, the Seat of the Earl of Chesterfield, is situated in a beautifully undulated country, and the mansion, which is in the castellated style, by Wyatt, has fine views on two sides.
All that can be said in favour of Bretby Hall is, that the situation has very great natural advantages, and that there is abundance of scattered trees and plantations.
[In 1926, Bretby Hall was sold to Derbyshire County Council and used an orthopaedic hospita.
www.gardenvisit.com /garden_history/loudon-garden-tours/bretbyhall.htm   (295 words)

  
 Bagshaw's 1846 TD - Bretby
Bretby castle passed with the manors to the Mowbrays - Lords Mowbray and Dukes of Norfolk.
The countess, who was the daughter of the loyal Sir John Packington, refusing to pay any composition to prevent it, declaring she would not give them one penny ; but the officers saved her own chamber with all her goods.
The present hall is a quadrangular castellated mansion, which had been several years in building, and was left unfinished at the death of its noble owner, in 1815.
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~brett/bretby.htm   (672 words)

  
 Bretby Conference Centre and Hotel, Burton-on-Trent brochure
Focus on training and Bretby Conference Centre will assist you to create just the right atmosphere for learning, and if your guests are staying overnight, we'll ensure they benefit from top quality accommodation and a range of facilities design for comfort and relaxation.
Light airy and well equipped, the hall is easily accessible and, as an integral part of Bretby Conference Centre, also benefits from the range of other facilities, which the complex can provide, including top class catering and on-site accommodation.
Bretby Conference Centre is situated in landscaped grounds within the Bretby Business Park, approximately three miles east of Burton upon Trent, off the A511.
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 Bretby Hall in Bretby Derbyshire - Derbyshire Country Houses   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
In a field called Castle Field, a series of pronounched ridges and ditches can be seen, the only reminder of Bretby Castle, built in the 13th Century, a large fortified manor house surrounded by a moat.
The Castle was demolished in the reign of James the 1st when permission was granted for a mansion to be built in a newly enclosed park of 600 acres.
The present Bretby Hall was purchased in 1926 by the Derbyshire County Council for use as a hospital and remained an orthopaedic hospital till the 1990's, the hall and grounds then being sold to developers to provide private residential units.
www.derbyshireuk.net /bretby_hall.html   (177 words)

  
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Built in the 16th century, this charming self catering apartment is located on the 2nd floor of Bretby Hall east wing, surrounded by park land a
The Estate’s parkland lies to the south of the Hall with the well maintained lawns leading down to the various water’s edges, where walks that can be enjoyed at the foot of the Estate.
Bretby Hall is a prime commuter location, being approximately 9 miles from the M42/A42, which gives ease of access to Birmingham and the whole of the Midlands, including the National Exhibition Centre.
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 Bretby village in Southern Derbyshire - Information and photos
Bretby is one of the most southerly villages in Derbyshire, reachable only by narrow leafy lanes.
The present Hall was purchased in 1926 by the Derbyshire County Council for use as a hospital and remained an orthopaedic hospital till the 1990's, the hall and grounds then being sold to developers to provide private residential units.
Places to visit include Bretby Nurseries and The Walled Garden Nursery, which are both located on the outskirts of the village and Bretby Golf Club, which can be found in Stanhope Bretby.
www.derbyshireuk.net /bretby.html   (369 words)

  
 Tate Learning: Our Picture of Britain Project: William Allitt & Beverley Minster CE Primary Schools
Bretby Hall, "A little bit of History" in South Derbyshire: Before the invasion of William the Conqueror, Bretby was one of the properties of Earl Aelfgar of Merci'a.
Nothing is known of the castle itself, which passed through a series of Lords of the manor, until in 1585, the manor and castle were sold to Thomas Stanhope for £2,500 and remained in the hands of the Stanhope family until the end of the nineteenth century.
The castles seems to have been still habitable when the Stanhopes purchased it and it was probably demolished about 1610, when Bretby park was enlarged and a new mansion was built in the park, using stone from remains of the castle.
www.tate.org.uk /learning/apictureofbritain/ourpic/projects/williambeverley.htm   (1454 words)

  
 Bretby Hall - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Bretby Hall   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Bretby Hall - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Bretby Hall.
Bretby Hall is a country house at Bretby, Derbyshire, England, north of Swadlincote and east of Burton-upon-Trent on the border with Staffordshire.
The orginal Bretby Hall article can be editet
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 Scargill Mann & Co.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Opportunities to buy properties within the village are extremely rare and The Old School House occupies an idyllic position overlooking The Green to the side; Bretby Hall Parkland to the front and farmland to the rear which includes the remains of Bretby Castle.
The front elevation is particularly attractive comprising the original school mistress' two storey cottage in the middle and a single storey school room wing on either side.
Bretby is one of the most southerly villages in Derbyshire reached by narrow leafy lanes.
www.scargillmann.co.uk /propdet.asp?spropref=SDP02514&pagecount=1   (1183 words)

  
 Graham Penny Auctions - The Bungalow at Bretby Hall Park, Bretby, Burton on Trent, Staffs DE15 0RB
The bungalow which is comfortably equipped and has solid fuel central heating, provides three bedroomed accommodation which could either be retained, or replaced, and an informal letter from the Heritage and Conservation Officer of South Derbyshire District Council has confirmed that view (a copy of which is available upon request).
Properties in the noted Bretby Hall Park are of an individual nature are relatively scarce and the sale of the bungalow provides an infrequent opportunity to acquire a property or potential redevelopment site where further development is highly unlikely.
If approaching Bretby Park from the A511 (Burton end), proceed to the top of the hill on the main road through Bretby and turn left at the brow (just before the Chesterfield public house on the opposite side of the road and the turn to Newhall).
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 Bretby Hall   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Bretby Hall has a far-reaching history and owes its name “the dwelling place of Britons” to Danish invaders, who wintered in Repton in 874.
Indeed it is believed that Charles I spent three nights at Bretby as the guest of Lord Stanhope in 1623.
A fascinating history developed and the estate passed from generation to generation and eventually was acquired by the Wragg family who sold the Hall and park to Derbyshire County Council in 1926.
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This superior detached bungalow offers, superior accommodation, comprehensively fitted and equipped kitchen, reception hall, sitting room with deep bay window, separate dining room, kitchen with integrated appliances, two bedrooms, attractively furnished bathroom, gas fired central heating, quality sealed unit double glazing Upvc, detached double garage, extensive additional parking and established gardens to front and rear.
This exceptional and superbly appointed mews house is comprehensively fitted to a particularly high standard offers, elegant accommodation arranged over two floors, reception hall, cloaks / w.c, sitting room, dining room, dining kitchen with integrated appliances, principal bedroom, dressing room, en-suite shower room, two further double bedrooms, superior bathroom, garage and parking and delightful location.
This delightfully located detached house offers, reception hall, guest cloaks, sitting room, dining room, breakfast kitchen, study, double glazing, gas fired central heating, principal bedroom en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms, family bathroom, garage, lawned garden front and rear, exclusive cul de sac location.
www.everingtonandruddle.co.uk /common_html/burton/200001_to_350000.html   (1093 words)

  
 None Entered
A modern three storey town house located in the grounds of Bretby Hall.
The well presented accommodation benefits from the following: entrance hall, lounge and separate dining room, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms both with en-suite, central heating and double glazing, garage and off road parking.
Turn left at this sign and follow the dive into the grounds of Bretby Hall.
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 Derbyshire LANGUAGE SCHOOL EXPLORER   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Bakewell, Bamford, Baslow, Beeley, Belper, Birch Vale, Bolehill, Bolsover, Borrowash, Brackenfield, Brassington, Bretby, Brimington, Burbage, Buxton
Derbyshire was the filming location of the 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice: Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley.
Haddon Hall was the filming location for the 2006 BBC adaptation of Jane Eyre.
www.school-explorer.com /info/Derbyshire   (709 words)

  
 Flats for sale in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire - Primelocation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Ashley Adams are delighted to present to the market this penthouse apartment offering superb accommodation which is set over two floors and has a balcony which commands views over Wyllie Mews and...
Kingston Behague Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this luxury apartment, which occupies part of the upper floor within the South Wing of the historic Bretby Hall.
Kingston Behague Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this luxury apartment, which occupies part of the second and third floors within the East Wing of historic Bretby Hall.
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 National Museum of Racing - Hall of Fame
His dam, Queen of Baghdad, was a daughter of English Triple Crown winner Bahram.
Moderately successful while racing in England, Noor won the Bradgate Park Nursery Handicap and the Bretby Nursery Handicap at two.
Noor was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002.
www.racingmuseum.org /hall/horse.asp?ID=370   (408 words)

  
 Encyclopedia
Historic houses in England is a link page for any stately home, country house or other historic house in England.
Gawsworth Hall, Gawsworth, owned by Richards family, but open to the public
Wythenshawe Hall - owned by the City of Manchester
www.stylokna.pl /wikipedia/index.php?title=Historic+houses+in+England   (222 words)

  
 Ferienhaus: Grossbritannien - England - Bretby Hall 100C in BURTON ON TRENT - suchen & buchen - preiswert mieten
Ferienhaus: Grossbritannien - England - Bretby Hall 100C in BURTON ON TRENT - suchen and buchen - preiswert mieten
Hier finden Sie das aktuelle Ferienhaus-Angebot zu Grossbritannien - England (Bretby Hall 100C in BURTON ON TRENT).
Haus: Bretby 8 km von Burton on Trent: sehr komfortables Herrenhaus 'Bretby Hall', auf 4 Stockwerken, umgeben von Feldern, ausserhalb des Ortes, ruhige, sonnige Lage.
www.finde-dein-ferienhaus.de /ferienhaus-r11-show95357.html   (230 words)

  
 Bretby - UK Bretby web sites & information Derbyshire England DE15
contact information for bretby nursing homes in derbyshire.
Bretby, Derbyshire: historic local photographs, maps, books and memories from The Francis Frith Collection.
Bretby Park, Bretby, Derbyshire DE15 0QX Tel: 01283 211412 Places: 80 Nursing.
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 Bretby Hall   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
A stone terracing walkway leads to the South Wing entrance with security video/intercom, into the Entrance Vestibule with high oak doors leading to the Inner Hall with a lift to the second floor, the hallway has stone floors and windows overlooking the courtyard.
Main entrance having the original imposing oak panelled doors leading to the reception hall.
The Reception Hallway is decorated with the original ceiling cornice and ceiling rose with light point.
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Superb, very spacious 3/4 bedroomed apartment spread over 3 floors of main building of historic Bretby Hall.
A well appointed superior cottage most enviable location within main building of Grade 2 listed historic Bretby Hall, reception hall, large sitting room, kitchen with appliances, Cloakroom Principal bedroom with dressing area and luxury ensuite bathroom, bedroom two with luxury shower room.
Two bedroom, with two ensuites, luxury apartment within the main building of Bretby Hall.
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 Property For Sale in Derbyshire - Derby property and Derbyshire houses.
The Old School House occupies an idyllic position overlooking the village green to the side, Bretby Hall parkland...DescriptionMore Details
Very charming Grade II Listed detached village residence overlooking the village green to the side, Bretby Hall parkland to the front and farmland to the rear.
A very spacious two bed apartment situated in the much desired and peaceful Bretby Hall development.
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