Lesley talked about the workers cottages at the Wilton Carpet factory.
Marie and Brian discussed Testwood House.
Kathy talked about the history of Sarehole Mill near Birmingham (near where she comes from).
Phyllis about the hotel they stayed in at Devils Bridge,Vale of Rheidol.
Michael the history of the Palace of Greenwich (Michael comes from the next borough of Lewisham)Myra - Nappa Hall, Wensleydale, which was the seat of the Metcalfe Family.
Margaret talked about Dyrham House, where a relation of hers had worked for the National Trust.
Jack and Joan explained about the history of Avington House.
Pam talked about Blickley Hall in Norfolk.
It proved a very interesting meeting.
The next meeting will be on Monday 21st September when the subject will be Women Inventors.
Michael Page.
