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Dublin / Re: A break through -CofI parish records - Bray, OldConnaught 1859
« on: Wednesday 05 March 08 11:18 GMT (UK) »
Hi Gazania
Palermo was a Georgian House set on almost 100 acres. There were several smaller houses (mainly for staff) on the grounds.
As far as I know there were no formal gardens, but there were many beautiful trees, lawns and flower beds etc.
The house itself was a typical Georgian House with a large hallway and elegant reception rooms. There was a ballroom too, with a minstrals' gallery. There were also the usual stables, outhouses, farm buildings, dairy etc.
My mother was brought to school in a pony and trap, while my aunt was taught at home by a governess!!
The closest Church of Ireland church would probably have been Christ Church, Bray, although there is another Church of Ireland in Crinken, Shankill which was also close by. In Bray there was also a Methodist and Presbyterian Church. My mother's family were Methodists.
The nearest Roman Catholic church would be St. Paul's on the main street in Bray.
I am not sure exactly when my grandfather bought Palermo, but I think it was either 1922 or 1923. If this is important I can certainly ask my mother.
In return, I would be interested to know where your own grandparents moved on to after leaving Palermo. Did they move to the UK or somewhere else in Ireland.
Regards, Daisy77
Palermo was a Georgian House set on almost 100 acres. There were several smaller houses (mainly for staff) on the grounds.
As far as I know there were no formal gardens, but there were many beautiful trees, lawns and flower beds etc.
The house itself was a typical Georgian House with a large hallway and elegant reception rooms. There was a ballroom too, with a minstrals' gallery. There were also the usual stables, outhouses, farm buildings, dairy etc.
My mother was brought to school in a pony and trap, while my aunt was taught at home by a governess!!
The closest Church of Ireland church would probably have been Christ Church, Bray, although there is another Church of Ireland in Crinken, Shankill which was also close by. In Bray there was also a Methodist and Presbyterian Church. My mother's family were Methodists.
The nearest Roman Catholic church would be St. Paul's on the main street in Bray.
I am not sure exactly when my grandfather bought Palermo, but I think it was either 1922 or 1923. If this is important I can certainly ask my mother.
In return, I would be interested to know where your own grandparents moved on to after leaving Palermo. Did they move to the UK or somewhere else in Ireland.
Regards, Daisy77