Allum Manor House & Hall

The Office Is Now Closed Til Monday Have a Fabulous Weekend From All At Allum Manor House & HallThe Office Is Now Closed Til Monday Have a Fabulous Weekend From All At Allum Manor House & Hall

The History of Allum Manor House & Hall . Originally constructed in the 17th century on over 4 acres of land, the Manor House was extended in the 18th century and later remodelled around 1880. . Over the years it has been home to many Elstree families. When sold for £1,500 in 1830 it had been the birthplace of Euphrasia Haworth, an author, artist and friend of the poet Robert Browning and his wife Elizabeth. Together they formed an active local artistic and theatrical group, ...meeting at Elm Place, Elstree, the home of great English actor William Macready. . Thirty years later the Manor House had become the residence of Charles Gordon,gin distiller (yes, THAT Gordon!), his wife and their seven children. The photo shows two Victorian ladies playing tennis in the garden. Our cover photo! . Remaining at the Manor House for almost another 30 years, the Gordon family was supported by a governess, a cook, four servants, a coachman, a butler, a footman and a gardener. . By 1890 Mrs. Mary Barstow was Head of a rather smaller household; she managed with the services of only a cook, a ladies’ maid, a housemaid and a gardener, The gardener, his wife and three children lived in Manor House Cottage, which still stands on Allum Lane beside the gates to Allum Manor. . More families followed. It is believed that Baroness Orczy was living in the Manor House in the early 20th century when she wrote “The Scarlet Pimpernel” . In 1927 the property was sold to Madame Mabel von Briche for £3,500 and remained hers until 1951, when a lengthy search for a local property to convert into a community centre and War Memorial Hall discovered Allum Manor. . Active fundraising was led by renowned actress and local Elstree resident Anna Neagle, President of the Elstree, Borehamwood and District Public Hall Association. . With the active support of Associated British Picture Corporation and many actors under contract to it (including Richard Attenborough, Norman Wisdom and 21 year old Audrey Hepburn) as well as loans from local Rotarians, in 1951 the Association was able to purchase the Manor House for £6,500. . By that stage it was almost derelict but the Manor House was ready to open in 1953. Refurbishment continued and in 1994 Hertsmere Borough Council approved a programme costing £2.5m. to complete refurbishment and to construct a new Allum Hall. This work was completed by March 1998 when the Manor House and Allum Hall were officially opened.
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Have a fantastic weekend from all at Allum Manor House & HallHave a fantastic weekend from all at Allum Manor House & Hall

This Saturday & Sunday, watch out for the Lancaster Flypasts at Elstree Aerodrome - near Allum Manor House & Hall! 🛩

Free Trial Session by Brain Up Abacus Mental Maths Academy Borehamwood at Allum Manor House & Hall

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Every week at Allum Manor House & Hall is action packed! From baby classes to Ballroom dancing. To find out what's on look at our upcoming events! . At the week-ends the hall is transformed to host private events. We provide the hall & you create memories! .... If you are looking to host an event call us on 020 8953 3415 or click on the email button.
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As we are a stones throw away from Elstree & Borehamwood railway station the Flying Scotsman will be passing through this Saturday! .
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Today at Allum Manor House & Hall A Tea Party!

This Thursday at Allum Manor House & Hall

Did You Know That You Can Have A Children's Party At Allum Hall? Call For DetailsDid You Know That You Can Have A Children's Party At Allum Hall? Call For Details

For any of our clients who use the Elstree & Borehamwood station - your views count! Find more information and a link to the survey at www.elstreescreenheritage.org/gtr-passeng er-benefit-fund/ . To apologise for last year's timetable disruption, GTR's new Passenger Benefit Fund is offering the chance for up to £80,000 to be spent on Elstree & Borehamwood station.
... They have asked First Impressions and other local groups to provide ideas on the best ways to invest this extra money to benefit local rail passengers. We want your input so that everyone's suggestions have a chance to be included in the bid.
Find more information and a link to the survey at www.elstreescreenheritage.org/gtr-passeng er-benefit-fund/ The survey will only take a couple of minutes of your time - we'd love to have your thoughts.
All responses need to be in by July 15th.
Thanks, on behalf of First Impressions!
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