Eyam Hall: Difference between revisions

The Wright family were landowners in Eyam although their family was historically based in [[Great Longstone|Longstone]].<ref>{{Cite book|title=The history and antiquities of Eyam: with a minute account of the Great Plague, which desolated that village in the year 1666|last=Wood|first=William|publisher=Bell and Daldy|year=1859|isbn=|location=London|pages=183}}</ref> William Wright gave his land in Eyam to his second son Thomas who is credited with building the hall.{{cn|date=May 2013}} Thomas's son John sold his father's house in [[Unthank, Derbyshire|Unthank]] and based his branch of the family in Eyam.<ref name="family3">{{cite web|url=http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/A2A/records.aspx?cat=026-d5430&cid=0#0|title=Wright of Eyam Hall|work=Administrative history|publisher=National Archives|accessdate=22 April 2013}}</ref> The hall began life as a generous wedding present in 1671 for John Wright and his new wife Elizabeth.{{cn|date=May 2013}} It has been in the Wright family for nine generations and is currently a family home and wedding venue that opens at different times of the year.{{cn|date=May 2013}} The historic house is situated in picturesque part of Derbyshire and is an unspoilt example of a gritstone Jacobean manor house.<ref name="NHLE3"/> The National Trust leased the hall for 5 years in March 2013, however, their lease has now ended and the Hall is back in the hands of the family full-time. <ref>[http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/eyam-hall-and-craft-centre/ Eyam Hall], National Trust site, accessed 22 April 2013</ref>