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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'
Two Weeks in Compton Verney (1940 - 1945) Compton Verney house and estate was requisitioned by the Army during World War 2 and a Smoke School was established training soldiers in the production of smoke for camouflage. To be trained at Browndown (Solent) on the mines course, you had to be an N.C.O. (it was for instructors), and ... 'for the full story click on the title'
2nd Berkhamsted Guides (1951 - 1951) In the 1950s, owner Samuel Lamb allowed many groups of Guides and Scouts to camp in the grounds of Compton Verney. The Guide Camp at Compton Verney in 1951 Boating on the lake with estate workers 'for the full story click on the title'
Swimming (1950 - 1951) My memories are of swimming in the lake. My brother and I used a diving board which was situated next to the beautiful stone bridge. The water was very cold but we thought it wonderful. No doubt we picniced there too. My aunt took us there. She lived at Flint Hall Newbold Pacey. 'for the full story click on the title'
Swan Lake (1960 - 1965) In the early 1960's on the way to Kineton my father drove us down a dark narrow lane from which I glimpsed a fabulous house and lake through the trees. I was told that the lake was used for a film or performance of Swan Lake. It was forty years before I was to see it ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Fishing in the lake (1959 - 1960) In 1959 I was a National Service soldier stationed at CAD Kineton. A number of Polish men worked at the camp. Their national dish at Christmas is carp which they caught in the lake and kept in a fire water tank. I don't know if they fished with permission, but ... 'for the full story click on the title'
After a Swim (1930 - 1939) This photograph shows Rosemary Lamb with her mother Gita Lamb nee Kirchholtz after a swim in the lake. 'for the full story click on the title'
Fishing with my father (1947 - 1953) I now live in Australia and I regularly search the Courier site and the name Compton Verney brought back very many fond menories. I am now 70 years young and as a young girl spent many happy hours with my father fishing the lake. This was when all you needed was a fishing licience and off you ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Harry Ellard (1984 - 1984) Harry Ellard owned Compton Verney from 1958 until his death in 1983. Following his funeral on 3rd January 1984, his ashes were buried on the site of the old chapel by the lake at Compton Verney. 'for the full story click on the title'
The Bridge in The Bell (1981 - 1981) Taking photographs on the set of The Bell was discouraged. This photograph taken from the road bridge shows the bridge built for the film. A procession of actors and extras walked across this bridge in a major scene for the film. It was very unsteady and felt unsafe. 'for the full story click on the title'
The Bridge in The Bell (1981 - 1981) This is another image of the bridge built for The Bell. 'for the full story click on the title'
The Bridge (1931 - 1939) This is a photograph of the bridge. 'for the full story click on the title'
Peaceful Picnic (1959 - 1959) This photograph shows Pauline Wilson-Gunn with her son by the lake. 'for the full story click on the title'
Ready for a Swim (1932 - 1939) This shows Rosemary Lamb aged about 8 with her dog Towser. In her memoirs Rosemary recalls swimming in the ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Fishing (1962 - 1962) My father & mother both fished Compton in the early 1960s. They were taken by car by cousin George & his wife Elsie. Having arrived about 5am - complete with stove and equipment for making tea and lots of sandwiches - they would settle down to fish. Since I did not fish but liked Compton, ... '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'

Two Weeks in Compton Verney (1940 - 1945)
Compton Verney house and estate was requisitioned by the Army during World War 2 and a Smoke School was established training soldiers in the production of smoke for camouflage. To be trained at Browndown (Solent) on the mines course, you had to be an N.C.O. (it was for instructors), and ... 'for the full story click on the title'

2nd Berkhamsted Guides (1951 - 1951)
In the 1950s, owner Samuel Lamb allowed many groups of Guides and Scouts to camp in the grounds of Compton Verney. The Guide Camp at Compton Verney in 1951 Boating on the lake with estate workers 'for the full story click on the title'

Swimming (1950 - 1951)
My memories are of swimming in the lake. My brother and I used a diving board which was situated next to the beautiful stone bridge. The water was very cold but we thought it wonderful. No doubt we picniced there too. My aunt took us there. She lived at Flint Hall Newbold Pacey. 'for the full story click on the title'

Swan Lake (1960 - 1965)
In the early 1960's on the way to Kineton my father drove us down a dark narrow lane from which I glimpsed a fabulous house and lake through the trees. I was told that the lake was used for a film or performance of Swan Lake. It was forty years before I was to see it ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Fishing in the lake (1959 - 1960)
In 1959 I was a National Service soldier stationed at CAD Kineton. A number of Polish men worked at the camp. Their national dish at Christmas is carp which they caught in the lake and kept in a fire water tank. I don't know if they fished with permission, but ... 'for the full story click on the title'

After a Swim (1930 - 1939)
This photograph shows Rosemary Lamb with her mother Gita Lamb nee Kirchholtz after a swim in the lake. 'for the full story click on the title'

Fishing with my father (1947 - 1953)
I now live in Australia and I regularly search the Courier site and the name Compton Verney brought back very many fond menories. I am now 70 years young and as a young girl spent many happy hours with my father fishing the lake. This was when all you needed was a fishing licience and off you ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Harry Ellard (1984 - 1984)
Harry Ellard owned Compton Verney from 1958 until his death in 1983. Following his funeral on 3rd January 1984, his ashes were buried on the site of the old chapel by the lake at Compton Verney. 'for the full story click on the title'

The Bridge in The Bell (1981 - 1981)
Taking photographs on the set of The Bell was discouraged. This photograph taken from the road bridge shows the bridge built for the film. A procession of actors and extras walked across this bridge in a major scene for the film. It was very unsteady and felt unsafe. 'for the full story click on the title'

The Bridge in The Bell (1981 - 1981)
This is another image of the bridge built for The Bell. 'for the full story click on the title'

The Bridge (1931 - 1939)
This is a photograph of the bridge. 'for the full story click on the title'

Peaceful Picnic (1959 - 1959)
This photograph shows Pauline Wilson-Gunn with her son by the lake. 'for the full story click on the title'

Ready for a Swim (1932 - 1939)
This shows Rosemary Lamb aged about 8 with her dog Towser. In her memoirs Rosemary recalls swimming in the ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Fishing (1962 - 1962)
My father & mother both fished Compton in the early 1960s. They were taken by car by cousin George & his wife Elsie. Having arrived about 5am - complete with stove and equipment for making tea and lots of sandwiches - they would settle down to fish. Since I did not fish but liked Compton, ... 'for the full story click on the title'

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