Loosley House
From Lacey Green History
Click Collins for the early history of Loosley House.
also click Loosley House Cottage for other accommodation.
Hallmark. Research by Rita Probert. Sir George Stephen a philanthropist, born St Kitts, West Indies in 1791 lived at ‘Collins’ (now Loosley House), Lower Road, Loosley Row. He had purchased the property in the late 1830’s and later, also bought Collins Farm and Collins Cottage for his wife Henrietta’s relatives the Ravenscrofts.
Research by Joan West
1861 the document for the Emma Grace Foundation it mentions Emma Grace of Loosley House (maybe just a visitor).
Census 1891 Loosley House. Elizabeth Thrupp, widow 52, cook born Ilminster : Florence Parker 20 Housemaid born Staffordshire : Nellie Rutland 20 Housemaid born Princes Risborough
Census 1901 Loosley House. Elizabeth Thrupp widow, housekeeper 67 : Ellen Nolan Thrupp 24 daughter. (click Ralph & Ellen Nolan Gomme for more bout Ellen)
In 1924 Mrs Tighe of Loosley House and Mrs Ferris formed The Womens Institute.
in ? Colonel & Mrs Tighe lived at Loosley House In 1939 and throughout the WW2, North Kensington Nursery School was evacuated to Loosley House, Loosley Row, the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ord Waite. click Arthur & Joyce Waite for more about the Waite's. also click Wars for local details of the Boer War, WW1, WW2, & The Cold War
Hallmark December 1992. Planning Application. Single storey extension, conservatory and swimming pool - Loosley House