A History Of Tapton House (Chesterfield, Derbyshire 1794 To 2000) Home Of George Stephenson
CHAPTERS
1 Background
2 Isaac Wilkinson (b.1749 - d.1831)
Banker and Investor - Lived at Tapton House 1794-1831
3 George Yeldham Ricketts (b.1810 - d.1888)
Ward of Isaac Wilkinson 1817-1838
4 George Stephenson (b.1781 - d.1848)
Railway Engineer and Horticulturalist 1838-1848
5 Robert Stephenson MP, PIMechE, PICE, FRS (b.1803 - d.1859)
Locomotive and Civil Engineer Responsible for Tapton House 1848-1859
6 Mary Pocock (b.1803 - d.1882) and Grace Walker (b.1821)
Schoolmistresses 1850-1865
7 The Markham Family - Industrialists and Civic Leaders 1871-1925
8 General - Servants and Gardeners at Tapton 1794-1994
9 Chesterfield Borough Council/The Museum 1920-1931
10 Tapton House School - The Opening 1931
11 Tapton House School - 1931-1991
12 Conversion to a College 1993-1994
Foreword by Robert Stephenson Roper - Relative of George Stephenson
Review by John Kenworthy-Browne, London, Non Taptonian - Author of 'Guide to Country Houses'
I think it's SPLENDID. Very attractive, informative and a delight to read. Your style is most attractive and makes reading easy.
Review by Tom Jones, Chesterfield, OT 1936-40
As an unrepentant non-historian I do congratulate you on your production of A HISTORY OF TAPTON HOUSE. It is comprehensive and, although the earlier part of the book is only of passing interest to me, I was impressed by the information about Tapton House from 1920 onwards. There is a considerable amount of factual information unknown to me. I will add the book to my library.
Review by Jean Nash, Weymouth Dorset, OT 1944-48
Thank you for sending your book 'A History of Tapton House' so promptly (I already have your other two books - fascinating reading!)
I do have a particular interest in it because, not only did I attend Tapton House, but also I lived at Murray House, which is shown on the map of 1877. I remember the Markham's private graveyard, which was in between Murray House and Sidlings Farm. My friend and I used to sneak in there under the fence and wonder around. (No thought of vandalism in those days - just the thought that it was a privilege to be there. It was so peaceful). Thanks for reviving some memories!
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