15
Dec
2008
Holly Lodge
Holly Lodge in Smethwick was a substantial residence built in the early 1860’s by William Downing on the back of his successful malting business. Continue reading →
Buildings and Residences
10
Dec
2008
Broadway House, Plaistow
In 1800 Broadway House was one of the largest houses in the centre of the village of Plaistow. Continue reading →
10
Dec
2008
The Birches, Codsall
The Birches Codsall was the residence of Henry John Marten and his family from about 1875 onwards. The family moved there from Parkfield House in Wolverhampton, having lived in Penn Hall up until about 1860. Continue reading →
07
Dec
2008
Barnhurst
The Barnhurst estate was probably acquired by the Helliers in the 1720’s. James Shaw-Hellier and his family lived there from about 1800 while his father, Rev Thomas Shaw Hellier (d 1812) was alive and living in the Wodehouse Wombourne. Continue reading →
07
Dec
2008
The Lawn Hagley
Henry Evans moved his family into The Lawn, Hagley in about 1895 and they lived there until his death in 1923. Continue reading →
07
Dec
2008
Index of Places
Here is a list of Places, Houses and Residences connected with the family History. Continue reading →
04
Dec
2008
Kneller Hall
Kneller Hall, formerly the residence of the painter Sir Godfrey Kneller, is close to Twickenham. In 1850 it was largely rebuilt and became the headquarters of the Royal Military School of Music. Colonel Thomas Bradney Shaw Hellier was Commandant there from 1887 to 1892. Continue reading →
06
Oct
2008
Beacon Lodge
Beacon Lodge was owned by the Downing family as a shooting lodge from about 1910 to 1940. It stands in a remote place on the Welsh Borders about two miles west of Llangunllo station. It is now a ruin. The track that now passes by the house is on the Owen Glendower trail and the lodge presents a welcome staging post for walkers following the path. Continue reading →
24
Sep
2008
Pendeford Hall
Pendeford Hall was owned by the Fowler family but was rented by Richard Evans, and then by his son from about 1820-1853. The Wolverhampton Local History site gives further details on the history of the building. Continue reading →