
Newhaven Court
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Built in 1884 as the grand summer home for the well-connected Locker-Lampson family, the red -brick, turreted mansion Newhaven Court once sat high on a windswept hill above Cromer. Before its dramatic destruction in flames nearly eighty years later, the house played host to such eminent figures as Sir Winston Churchill, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Sir Ernest Shackleton, illustrator Kate Greenaway and French tennis superstar Suzanne Lenglen.
It was a home where poets rubbed shoulders with politicians and aristocracy with artists and authors. There was dance, dining and song - but also family tragedy and hidden love. Follow the true story of Newhaven Court and its colourful inhabitants from the decadent years of the late nineteenth century and the elegant Edwardian era, through the tragedy of the First World War and terrible conflict of the Second to the roaring twenties and the uncertain post-war age.
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'In its heyday it was visited by celebrated names including Albert Einstein, Oscar Wilde and Ernest Shackleton. And now Newhaven Court in Cromer is the subject of a book written by a descendent of the family who once owned the house.' * <i>Eastern Daily Press</i> * 'Helen Murray charts the true story of Newhaven Court and its colourful inhabitants from the decadent years of the late 19th century and the Edwardian era, through the tragedy of the two World Wars, and the uncertain post-war age.' * <i>Family Tree</i> magazine * 'Read the story of this remarkable house.' * <i>This England</i> * 'This is a fantastic book revealing how the history of one house can open the door to fascinating stories from our past. Helen Murray takes the reader on an historical journey through the lives of one family, their friends, and connections, all through the life of Newhaven Court. If ever there was an example of the wonderful stories that can be found in the history of a house, this is certainly it!' -- Melanie Backe-HansenMore details
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- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- 1 The Beginning of the End
- 2 The Lockers Meet the Lampsons
- 3 Arise - Newhaven!
- 4 Frederick and Janie
- 5 Death Comes Knocking
- 6 Janie Starts Again
- 7 A New Century Dawns
- 8 The War to End All Wars
- 9 Oliver and Bee
- 10 Game, Set and Match
- 11 The Commander
- 12 Conflict
- 13 The Last Dance
- 14 Fire and Ice
- Epilogue
- Bibliography
- Further Reading
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