Broome Park Mansion, & Ravenleigh, Betchworth

[shadow9]

Hi.

I am trying to find out a bit of history on these two houses, would like to know if they are still standing, and if they are the original homes.

My great-grandfather appears to have lived in the Lodge of Broome Park Mansion, in 1901 census, when it was owned by  Gen. Feilding.  His wife worked as a dom serv at Ravenleigh, before they got married.

Any info would be much appreciated.

Hi DaisyLoo

If you are looking for images of Broome Park, there is a vintage postcard from 1908, listed on Ebay at the moment; it is item no.  110336237581  or you can probably find it by typing in Betchworth Broome Park into the search box.

Good luck with your research!

Shadow9

[Daisy Loo]

Thank yo so much for the head's up Shadow...the image of that mansion has eluded me!  What a fabulous picture.
Shame about the blob of ink!  But thank you!  Has helped me greatly

[David Man]

I am interested in Broome Park as my aunt married John Alexander Lloyd whose parents owned the house.  My aunt divorced John Lloyd around the early 1940s and he began a second family with his second wife. I am puzzled by the use of Ashkenaz as a family name suggesting Jewish origins.  If you (Ricker) have any information on the Lloyds and Broome Park I would be interested in hearing. We can chat "off-line" but I am new to this forum so not sure how one goes about private emails.

[keefus]

To celebrate the millenium I published a book titled 'Betchworth within living memory' that has a sizeable section dedicated to Broome Park and a minor mention for Ravenleigh. I am 5th generation Betchworth-born and have the largest collection of old Betchworth  photographs. Get back to me if you would like to know more.

[Clancy11]

Ricker and David Mann,

I am part of the Lloyd family referred to in your postings.  I would be happy to correspond with you if you send me a personal message.

Clancy11

[keefus]

Dear Ricker and David,
I'll be glad to chat, go to www.goodnessgracious.co.uk for details.

[grahamm44]

Daisy and others,

My great grandfather Henry Joseph May (nee Gollop) worked at Broome Park for 15 years from 1895 ish for a Princess Dalgorouki. His two sons were also employed as footmen. I would value any information I can get on Broome Park around this period, as well as any photos.

[grahamm44]

To celebrate the millenium I published a book titled 'Betchworth within living memory' that has a sizeable section dedicated to Broome Park and a minor mention for Ravenleigh. I am 5th generation Betchworth-born and have the largest collection of old Betchworth  photographs. Get back to me if you would like to know more.

Keefus,
Can I get hold of (purchase) a copy of your book, please.

[grahamm44]

I have a 7 page property auction sales brochure of Broome Park, Betchworth Surrey dated 23 March 1920. Broome Park was purchased at that time by John A Lloyd, a local businessman and distant relation.

The brochure describes the property as a fine old Georgian House, with 19 bed and dressing rooms, 4 bathrooms, 5 elegant reception rooms, billiard room and mens servants bedrooms.

The property of 56 acres included 2 lodges, stabling, garage, farmery and 3 cottages.

There is a beautiful surveyors map of the estate, as well as several photographs.
Hope this may be of interest.
Ricker

Ricker, I would be very interested in getting a copy of the brochure. At this point it seems I am not allowed to download your pdf. Can I get it any other way, please