FONTHILL, 28 May 2012

I organised a visit to Fonthill on May 28th 2012 which followed a lecture by Professor Caroline Dakers based on her recent book, “A Genius for Money, Business, Art and the Morrisons, ” given at the Summerlease Gallery at East Knoyle, nearby.

Lord Margadale

After the lecture we all met at The Beckford Arms at Fonthill Gifford, where we were joined by Alistair Morrison (Lord Margadale), who had been kind enough to invite us all to visit his home, Fonthill House, after lunch. Later several of us were taken by John D'Arcy to visit the Morrison archives.

The following participated (exactly 16, the maximum table capacity at the Beckford Arms!)

        Alistair Morrison (Lord Margadale)

     * John D’Arcy (Fonthill archivist)

     * Caroline Dakers (speaker at Summerleaze)

        Arthur Carden

        Atty Carden

        Michael Carden

        Antony Hichens

        Sczerina Hichens

        Lamorna Lee

        Lalage Cambell

     * Mary Shand (Lady Stirling)

        Mark Carden

        Ian Aldous

        Danny Aldous
     * Gary Winslip

All except those maked with an asterisk are family members.

The original Fonthill House was replaced by John Morrison, the first Lord Margadale,
in 1972, with this smaller house in classical style. Photo: Mary Stirling.

Atty (Arthur's wife) and Michael (his brother),
chatting on the entrace drive to Fonthill House.  Photo: Mary Stirling.

Alastair Morrison speaking to Danny Aldous and Arthur Carden. Photo: Mary Stirling.

Can anyone supply some more photographs?

All those interested are strongly advised to visit

http://www.fonthill.co.uk/the-estate/fonthill-history

.