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A history filled with as much incident, excitement, romance and tragedy as any modern royal household could muster. A detailed and entertaining account of Cumbria's most colourful country seat."

WINDSOR OF THE NORTH

A history of Brougham Hall by Benjamin Furnival

 For almost a century, books have made tantalising references to the controversial Broughams of Brougham Hall. Now, author Benjamin Furnival has written the definitive account of the family's changing fortunes - from royal patronage to shameful bankruptcy at the gaming tables of Monte Carlo.

 But just as fascinating is the history of Brougham Hall itself. The story begins over 4500 years ago, and Benjamin Furnival brings colourfully to life the numerous pivotal events which took place within and without its castellated walls.

 He takes us from the Roman Empire to the Saxon and Norman invasions, and through the Dark Ages and the Jacobite Rebellion to the emergence of the Brougham family themselves. We see their wealth and influence continue to grow - but political and royal scandal is never far away. Indeed, one often had to look no further than the Brougham Hall bedchamber of King Edward VII on his frequent stays...

 In Windsor of the North, Benjamin Furnival provides a compelling and highly readable account of a Cumbrian country home like no other. Its setting may be tranquil and benign, but its history has an altogether different tale to tell... and continues to be written in much more recent times.  From neo-fascist house parties attended by top literary figures, to more recent controversies involving corrupt lawyers and blackmail:

 Brougham Hall's secrets are finally laid bare.

"This is a delightful book, written with meticulous regard to research... a masterly and readable story from Benjamin Furnival"

Lord Steel of Aikwood in his foreword to "Windsor of the North"

Brougham Hall -a place in history for Penrith pupils

The recent publication of Windsor of the North is a boon for local students who are studying Brougham Castle as part of their GCSE history syllabus. The book contains many references to the castle, and includes a useful gazetteer of local history from 2500BC. An essential study aid for historians of all ages.

A history of Brougham Hall and
Highhead Castle

By Mark Thomas
Publisher Phillimore ISBNO 85033 845 X

This hardback book, of some 45,000 words with a foreword by Lord Hailsham of St. Marylebone, tells the story of these two great Cumbrian houses, with 62 illustrations, many of them previously unpublished and genealogical tables, compiled by the Brougham Genealogist, Peter Brougham Wyly. This scholarly work was conceived by Doctor George Thomas, scholar of Christchurch College, Oxford and written by his son Mark, who specialises in articles and books on country houses.  It is available from the Brougham Hall Charitable Trust, Brougham, Penrith. Cumbria CA10 2DE Tel: 01768 868184, email enquiries to juliachurchill@btinternet.com at a price of £30 plus £3.50 for post and packing. Cheques should be made payable to The Brougham Hall Charitable Trust. We also have the ability to take credit card orders on MasterCard, Visa and Switch. People ordering using credit cards should give the name that appears on the card, the card number, the expiry date, the address to which the credit card company sends the account, the security number (if any) which appears on the reverse of the card in the signature line and, in the case of Bank of Scotland cards only, the start date of the card. Any deductions from your card for books will appear under the name 'UK Open For Business'