Perry Hall Yesterdays: Characters from a vanished past

Perry Hall Yesterdays: Characters from a Vanished Past, Volume 1, provides a detailed look into the social history of Staffordshire through the lives of the Stamford and Gough families. This local history book examines the influential figures who inhabited the grand Elizabethan mansion at Perry Hall. Readers learn about Sir William Stamford, a brilliant Tudor judge, and Harry Gough, a merchant who sailed to China at age eleven. The narrative explores the diverse lives of these residents, from the prolific antiquarian Richard Gough to the spirited Jane Gough.

This historical account uses paintings, engravings, maps, and photographs to bring the vanished past to life. It includes a high-definition photographic supplement featuring rare Edwardian postcards of the Perry Hall Estate. The text also investigates the complex lineage of the Maryland Goughs and the eventual decline of the extensive landed estate. Perry Hall Yesterdays: Characters from a Vanished Past, Volume 1, serves as a meticulously researched record of a significant era in English history.