Devon’s Hidden Elizabethan Mansion: Upton Hellions Barton (John Thorp)

A talk by John Thorp presented at 'Upstairs/Downstairs - on room use in buildings' (VAG Winter Conference, 19 February 2022)

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My parents and brother worked for Mr West,who owned this property in the early 60's.We had just emigrated from Canada and Adam West hired my father to manage the farm.My mother kept house and my brother was the herdsman.We lived in Middleway Cottage,possibly spelled wrong.Great memories watching this,thank you.