Things of interestBernard Gilpin - coat of arms photosPhotos of the church in Houghton Le Spring display a shield fitting the description of the Gilpins. The tombe of Bernard Gilpin rests inside. The coat of arms is also depicted on the the engraving of the tombe, shown below. Engraving of Tome of Bernard Gilpin This engraving is taken from a book called The Life of Bernard Gilpin. Visiting the Tombe shows it to be in realitvely good condition. However, there is a crack and the church warden told me that some years ago people from Durham University had inserted a tiny camera, revealing the tombe to be empty. PDF covering history of Walton Hall This document explains the history of Walton Hall. It briefly mentions it being held by the Gilpins for a time. William Gilpin A brief account of the life of William Gilpin who wrote the series of books on his travels. Scans of a newspaper article written in America, covering the familys most noteworthy figures. 2 3 4 x AnimalsNew Forest PoniesAn Illustration taken of the New Forest Ponies from the book "Remarks on Forest Scenery by William Gilpin, 1791 |
