DiCamillo Companion
England

Rolls Park

  • House & Family History: The coved Music Room (see "Images" section), noted for its festooned plasterwork, was added to the house in the 18th century as part of major remodeling work. The house's exceptionally fine late 17th century grand staircase (see "Images") was reinstalled at Hinchingbrooke House after the demolition of Rolls Park in the 1950s. In his 1841 novel, "Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of Eighty," Charles Dickens based The Warren on Rolls Park. The Harveys of Rolls Park were related to William Harvey, who discovered the circulation of blood.

  • John 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: 2.S. Vol. III, 1826.

    Country Life: XLIV, 172, 1918.

  • Title: No Voice From the Hall: Early Memories of a Country House Snooper
    Author: Harris, John
    Year Published: 1998
    Publisher: London: John Murray
    ISBN: 0719555671
    Book Type: Hardback

    Title: Burke's & Savills Guide to Country Houses, Volume III: East Anglia
    Author: Kenworthy-Browne, John; Reid, Peter; Sayer, Michael; Watkin, David
    Year Published: 1981
    Publisher: London: Burke's Peerage
    ISBN: 0850110351
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Demolished

    Park Listed: Destroyed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Harvey family, 17th century. Lieutenant General Sir Francis Lloyd, until 1926.

    Current Ownership Type: Demolished

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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