The house from an early 20th century postcard
From a 1905 photo album
From a 1905 photo album
Built / Designed For: Henry Tempest
House & Family History: Annie Tempest, famous for her cartoon "Tottering by Gently," which has appeared in "Country Life" magazine since 1993, grew up at Broughton. She has said that Lord Tottering is modeled on her father and that she draws on her memories of Broughton Hall in writing her comic strip. The Tempest family has lived in Yorkshire since Roger Tempest settled in the area in 1120.
Garden & Outbuildings: The house is today set in a 3,000-acre estate. William Andrews Nesfield designed the grounds, including the Italianate garden, the gazebo, and the fountains.
Architect: George Webster
Date: 1838-41Architect: William Andrews Nesfield
Date: 1855Architect: William Atkinson
Date: 1809-11John 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. II, p. 218, 1855.
Country Life: Christopher Hussey in CVII, 954, 1034, 1950.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pgs. 81, 386, 1102
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback
Title: Movie Locations: A Guide to Britain & Ireland
Author: Adams, Mark
Year Published: 2000
Publisher: London: Boxtree
ISBN: 0752271695
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Grade I
Park Listed: Grade II
Current Seat / Home of: Roger Tempest and Paris Ackrill; Tempest family here since 1597.
Past Seat / Home of: Stephen Tempest, 18th century; Sir Charles Robert Tempest, 1st and last Baronet, until 1865.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
Ownership Details: There is a wellness center and retreat on the estate; the house can be booked for exclusive use.
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 07156-799-608
Fax: 01756-700-357
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.broughtonhall.co.uk/
Historic Houses Member: No