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Visiting the In-Laws (1948 - 1948) Alfreda Skeates recalls visiting Compton Verney with her future husband. Her father-in-law Charles Skeates was Head Gardener at Compton Verney c1938-c1948. My first visit to Compton Verney was in March 1948; the weather was exceptionally warm and sunny. Seeing Compton Verney for the ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Visiting Compton Verney (1964 - 1975) At time John Schuman was gardener raising vegetables for use in the house although house was not occupied. I believe the owner used to entertain here from time to time. I remember a large staircase inside the front entrance, may have been oak. I only entered the house once, which as far as I can ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Buying Vegetables (1950 - 1950) As children, my brother and I can remember how every Saturday our parents and us would go to Compton Verney House from Kenilworth where we were living, to buy vegetables. This was about 1950. The House we recall was in a poor state, with apparently no prospect of improvement. It is ... 'for the full story click on the title'
View from the Roof (1933 - 1933) This photograph was taken shortly after Samuel Lamb bought Compton Verney in 1933. It is a view from the roof of the house and shows the walled garden. 'for the full story click on the title'

Visiting the In-Laws (1948 - 1948)
Alfreda Skeates recalls visiting Compton Verney with her future husband. Her father-in-law Charles Skeates was Head Gardener at Compton Verney c1938-c1948. My first visit to Compton Verney was in March 1948; the weather was exceptionally warm and sunny. Seeing Compton Verney for the ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Visiting Compton Verney (1964 - 1975)
At time John Schuman was gardener raising vegetables for use in the house although house was not occupied. I believe the owner used to entertain here from time to time. I remember a large staircase inside the front entrance, may have been oak. I only entered the house once, which as far as I can ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Buying Vegetables (1950 - 1950)
As children, my brother and I can remember how every Saturday our parents and us would go to Compton Verney House from Kenilworth where we were living, to buy vegetables. This was about 1950. The House we recall was in a poor state, with apparently no prospect of improvement. It is ... 'for the full story click on the title'

View from the Roof (1933 - 1933)
This photograph was taken shortly after Samuel Lamb bought Compton Verney in 1933. It is a view from the roof of the house and shows the walled garden. 'for the full story click on the title'