A History of Newmarket Farm in Twelve Objects

Object 3; Documents

Object 3: Documents

1825 – Wiston Archive – W.S.R.O.

WISTON Archive – 1825 mortgage documents

• Thomas Rogers of Kingston near Lewes…
  • on marriage of his eldest son…
    • granted £250 annuity to daughter-in-law… (no. WISTON/1591).
• These properties, and other freehold estates are listed… (no. WISTON/1592)
  • and… were mortgaged… 31 March 1825… for £8,000 (no. WISTON/1593).
• Also, the appointment of his receiver (no. WISTON/1599).

Object 3; Documents – Summary/Conclusion:

• Thomas Rogers (biggest landowner in Kingston):
• Took out a huge mortgage
  • ~3x estate’s working capital
  • ~4x annual wages bill for estate
• Financially protected his eldest son’s wife
  • but excluded his own son!
• Handed over estate management to two sons-in-law.
• Eldest son responsible for these debts?
• Gambling in brighthelmstone with Prince Regent’s cronies?

Whistler’s painting of Prince Regent seducing (or being seduced by) the Spirit of Brighton – Painted when stationed in Brighton during WW2

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