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In 1822 a great European traveller and collector, Gregory Williams, inherited the Harlaxton estate, near Grantham. Williams, who changed his name to Gregory Gregory, decided to commission a new country seat befitting a man of taste and his collection from Anthony Salvin, the work being completed by the Scottish architect William Burn and his assistant David Bryce.
This highly graded Lincolnshire site is too special to leave to rack and ruin. In the 20th century this great creation was used by the armed forces during both the First and Second World Wars before being bought by the Jesuits in 1948. With help from patrons and friends and the Historic Buildings Council, the grade I listed mansion is being repaired by the University of Evansville, who have owned the house and gardens since 1971. A condition survey of the garden structures and outbuildings has now revealed the extent and cost of necessary works.
After repairing the conservatory and gatehouse of this fantastical mansion, the University of Evansville is turning to the task of putting the neglected garden structures in order. This will be a challenge not least because many of the garden structures and outbuildings have no conceivable beneficial use, but if successful it will be the next chapter in the colourful hi
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