My father's family had strong ties to Fordham Hall (also called Manor Farm) in Essex, being tennants at the Hall for several generations. Although they were not the owners, they were major local landholders and were the gentry of their small community.
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| Fordham Hall, Essex |
The Green family of Fordham Hall farmed the land, kept a pack of
foxhounds,and took part in many community events. The article below,
from the 'Essex Standard' on Friday 13 October 1837, mentions Isaac
Green of Fordham as one of the judges at the annual meeting of the local
Agricultural Society.
The
wedding of Constance Green, daughter of Walter Proctor Green, in 1909
was a major event at Fordham Hall, with a large party attending and the
event extensively reported in the local newspapers. Below is a
photograph of the wedding party, taken on the lawn at the rear of the
Hall.
Fordham Hall eventually became part of the Woodland Trust, but for years it was 'home sweet home' to my father's family. This address holds a number of stories that form part of my father's family history.
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