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A GLANCE AT THE PAST
admission prices of £1.50 for adults and £0.75 children. The Park closed to the public in 1990 and was bought as a private residence in 2004. Although not open, distant views of the Hall can be seen from country lanes nearby, whilst the gatehouse, which still stands at the end of the road passing through Thorpe Achurch is shown on the postcard dated 1923 shown above.
Between 1928 and 1943, the Great Western Railway built the 4900 Class steam locomotives, known as the Hall Class, with over 250 engines
entering service. These were designed by Charles Collett and were 4-6-0 mixed traffic engines. Number 6927 was named Lilford Hall and is pictured on an original film negative (EDF Collection).
I now have sufficient topics to keep me going for the rest of this year but I am always open to suggestions for 2022 and beyond. As ever, many thanks for all your comments and suggestions. Please contact me via my email at: ericfranklin2@hotmail.com.
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