Dedicated readers, One of the upcoming High class social event is Afternoon Tea at
Castle Bromwich Hall
Castle Bromwich Hall drawn by Henry Beighton for William Dugdale's book, 'The Antiquities of Warwickshire' in 1730.
The hall was built in 1599 by Sir Edward Devereux, 1st baronet of Castle Bromwich. This was during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Sir Edward was a man of some importance in the Midlands. He served as the Member of Parliament for Tamworth, was the High Sheriff of Warwickshire, Sheriff of Leicestershire and a Justice of the Peace for Warwickshire, a role similar to that of a judge.
Sir Edward died in 1622 and was buried at Aston church where you can see his tomb.
In 1657 the Devereux family sold the hall to Sir Orlando Bridgeman. He was an important lawyer who worked in the Government for both King Charles I and King Charles II.
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