The arms of the earls of Yarborough and the House (before significant demolition) from a 1909 Player's cigarette card (in their "Country Seats and Arms" series)
The Mausoleum from an 1803 engraving
The Temple of Vesta, Tivoli, from an 1836 steel engraving. Brocklesby's mausoleum was modeled on this ancient Roman building.
Tivoli Corner, Bank of England, London, from a circa 1905 postcard. This is Soane's modern interpretation of the Temple of Vesta at Tivoli.
Newsham Lodge from a circa 1920 postcard
The Memorial Arch (Brigg Gate) from a circa 1904 postcard
The Memorial Arch (Brigg Gate) from a 1909 postcard
An antique bas relief from a 1920 photograph
Collections: Sir Richard Worsley (1751-1805) was British ambassador in Venice in the late 18th century. In that role he was Sir William Hamilton's diplomatic counterpart in Venice (Hamilton was ambassador to Naples). Circa 1791, Sir Richard purchased most of Sir William's second collection of antique gems. Sir Richard then published "Museum Worsleyanum" in 1798-1802. This folio publication illustrated not only Sir Richard's collection of antique gems, but also his collections of antique bas reliefs (see "Images" section), busts, statues, and drawings of the sculptures of the Parthenon by William Pars. The text, in English and Italian, was largely written by E.Q. Visconti (1751-1818). Sir Richard died in 1805 and his collection, together with his house (Appuldurcombe on the Isle of Wight) and all its contents, was inherited by his niece, Miss Simpson. Miss Simpson later married the 1st Earl of Yarborough, and, through her, Sir Richard's collection came to Brocklesby Park. At Brocklesby Sir Richard's collection of antique gems was joined by antiquities previously collected by the 1st Baron Yarborough. Virtually all of the antique gems have been sold from Brocklesby, though other remnants of the collection remain today.
Garden & Outbuildings: Capability Brown laid out the Park, circa 1771. The 1st Earl of Yarborough commissioned James Wyatt to design the Mausoleum for his wife, who died at the age of 33. The result, built 1787-92, and based on the Temple of Vesta at Tivoli, is considered Wyatt's masterpiece (see "Images" section). Wyatt may also have designed the Arabella Aufrere Temple, a circa 1787 Grade II*-listed garden temple "Dedicated by veneration and affection to the memory of Arabella Aufrere." Also of note are Wyattville's Newsham Lodge, Newsham Bridge, and the huge Memorial Arch (Brigg Gate), a memorial to Charles Anderson Worsley, 2nd Earl of Yarborough (see "Images" section). The Stableblock clock was made circa 1720 by John Harrison, who, in the early 18th century, created the most accurate clock in the world. The clock helped mariners find their position in the seas and eventually won Harrison the money promised for the winner of the famous Longitude Prize. Harrison's clock was revolutionary because it wasn’t subject to temperature changes and didn’t need lubrication. The proof of his success is that, almost 300 years later, the clock in the Brocklesby Stableblock tower has never been lubricated and is remarkably accurate.
Architect: James Wyatt
Date: Circa 1787Architect: Reginald Theodore Blomfield
Date: 1890sArchitect: Claud Phillimore
Date: 20th centuryArchitect: William Burn
Date: 1868Architect: Jeffry Wyatville (Wyattville) (Wyatt)
Date: Circa 1815John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. I, p. 71, 1854.
Country Life: LXXV, 192, 218, 254 [Pictures], 1934.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 1995
Reference: pg. 192
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300072074
Book Type: Softback
Title: Lincolnshire Country Houses and their Families, Part Two
Author: Leach, Terence R.
Year Published: 1991
Reference: pgs. 144-145
Publisher: Lincolnshire: Laece Books
ISBN: 0950080365
Book Type: Softback
Title: Vases and Volcanoes: Sir William Hamilton and His Collection
Author: Jenkins, Ian; Sloan, Kim
Year Published: 1996
Reference: pgs. 45, 101, 102, 103, 207
Publisher: London: British Museum Press
ISBN: 0714117668
Book Type: Softback
Title: Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage, 1990
Author: Kidd, Charles; Williamson, David (Editors)
Year Published: 1990
Reference: pg. P 1292
Publisher: London: Debrett's Peerage Limited (New York: St. Martin's Press, Inc.)
ISBN: 0312046405
Book Type: Hardback
Title: Follies and Pleasure Pavilions
Author: Mott, George; Aall, Sally Sample
Year Published: 1989
Publisher: New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
ISBN: 0810911752
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Grade I
Park Listed: Grade I
Current Seat / Home of: Charles John Pelham, 8th Earl of Yarborough.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Phone: 01469-560-214
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.brocklesby.co.uk
Historic Houses Member: No