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Life of Lady Maud, the “delinquent” cyclist and other tales…

The mystery of the Watnall Hall gates

The Grounds and Garden of Watnall Hall

Greasley Castle - what did it look like?

Murder, mayhem and a very small penis - the twisted history of Greasley Castle.

Watnall Hall, Upstairs and Downstairs – Some of the servant’s tales…

"To the castle!" - the Nottingham riots of 1831

Capt. Rolleston's tragedy and the burning of Nottingham Castle

Mr. Rolleston and the Pentrich Rebellion

Origins of the “Watnall Troop” of the South Notts Yeomanry

Joe Haywood and his pet fox

Mr. Freeman, the gamekeeper

Colonel Rolleston's Bee House

The woodland reveals its secrets slowly...

Digital version of "Watnall Hall & the Rolleston Family" by RA Horton 2000