JC Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I know that many years ago the "Fitzwilliam's" owned large amounts of land in Ireland, I wondered if any of the Fitzwilliam estate still existed over there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I know that many years ago the "Fitzwilliam's" owned large amounts of land in Ireland, I wondered if any of the Fitzwilliam estate still existed over there? I guess that you have been watching the 'Who do yo think you are' programme on BBC1 tonight with Graham Norton searching his family tree. Could'nt concentrate on it myself too much as I had a couple of mates turn up but I believe there is still a substantial estate over there and also in the UK belonging to their decendants. Graham Nortons forebears rented some of the land on this estate back in the early 1800's. Look at the TV listings as I think the programme is repeated on BBC2 sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 I guess that you have been watching the 'Who do yo think you are' programme on BBC1 tonight with Graham Norton searching his family tree. Could'nt concentrate on it myself too much as I had a couple of mates turn up but I believe there is still a substantial estate over there and also in the UK belonging to their decendants. Graham Nortons forebears rented some of the land on this estate back in the early 1800's. Look at the TV listings as I think the programme is repeated on BBC2 sometime. Yes I saw that Tim, I live in the midst of the main Fitwilliam estate here in Wentworth, South Yorkshire...... My house was built by the Fitzwilliam's. Almost all the agricultural land around here is owned by the Fitwilliam Wentworth estate, They also own a large estate in Peterbrough and certain parts of Malton to my knowledge. I read somewhere that they owned 80% of Ireland at one stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmitemania Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 We have the fitzwilliam hunt come out our way (Raunds) they go all the way up to Stamford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford4ever Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 http://archives.tcm.ie/businesspost/2001/07/08/story573270928.asp http://coollattingolfclub.com/Coollattin%20Feasibility%20Study.doc History can be amazing .You learn something new everyday. F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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