The House from an 1830 engraving
"Lady Hamilton as Nature," Romney, 1782, from an early 20th century postcard. This painting was in the collection at Farnley; it is today in The Frick Collection.
House & Family History: Walter Fawkes of Farnley was a patron of Turner; many interior and exterior paintings of Farnley were executed by Turner during his visits to the estate; numerous works by Turner were in the collection at Farnley until the late 20th century.
Collections: Farnley contains an important collection of relics of the English Civil War, including Cromwell's sword and hat, and Fairfax's sword. J.M.W. Turner's "Book of Birds" was sold to the Leeds City Art Gallery on September 1984. Numerous works by Turner were in the collection at Farnley until the late 20th century. "Lady Hamilton as Nature," by George Romney, 1788, once in the collection at Farnley Hall, is today in The Frick Collection.
Architect: John Carr
Date: 1786-90John Preston (J.P.) Neale, published under the title of Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, among other titles: Vol. V, 1822.
Country Life: CXV, 1618, 1714, 1808, 2098 [Furniture], 1954.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 1995
Reference: pg. 225
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300072074
Book Type: Softback
Title: Disintegration of a Heritage: Country Houses and their Collections, 1979-1992, The
Author: Sayer, Michael
Year Published: 1993
Publisher: Norfolk: Michael Russell (Publishing)
ISBN: 0859551970
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Grade I
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Walter Hawksworth Fawkes, 18th century; W.R.H. Fawkes, 19th century; Francis Hawksworth Fawkes, 19th century.
Current Ownership Type: Flat Owners Company / Condo Association
Primary Current Ownership Use: Flats / Multi Family
Ownership Details: Divided into separate houses.
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No