Celebrations on the Sutherland Estates: The Birth of George Granville William Leveson-Gower, 1828
Amongst the papers relating to George Granville Leveson-Gower is document entitled ‘Rejoicings in Sutherland in Celebration of the birth of an Heir to the Noble and Illustrious Houses of Trentham & Sutherland’ ...
George Granville Leveson-Gower: Pottery, Paintings and Books
Many documents in the Sutherland Papers relate to the money spent by the Leveson-Gower family on purchases for themselves and their properties.
A particularly ornate document amongst these is an account ...
The Duke of Sutherland and Estate Management: Oswald Mosley and Stoke-on-Trent
A number of letters in the Duke’s papers concern the management of his extensive estates in Staffordshire and Shropshire. A notable letter amongst these is from Oswald Mosley and concerns the management ...
The Duke of Sutherland and Estate Management: Rewards for Cottagers, 1847
A letter dated November 1st 1847 from George Cooper, John Bate and John Swift demonstrates that the Duke of Sutherland took an active interest in the lifestyle of his tenants and was keen to reward those ...
The Duke of Sutherland and his Son, George Granville William Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (1828-1892)
The letter above was written to the second Duke and Duchess of Sutherland by Alderman Samuel Wilson in 1838. Wilson wrote to the Duke to report an incident involving his young son, George Granville William ...
The Duke of Sutherland and Patronage of the Arts
Owing to their prestigious public status and their variety of social connections, the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland were often asked to serve as patrons to musicians and artists.
A letter from Princess ...
The Duke of Sutherland and Thomas Grenville
Amongst the bundles of letters received by the second Duke and Duchess of Sutherland is a letter from Thomas Grenville, dated 31st December 1844. Grenville had been a close associate of George Granville ...
The Duke of Sutherland in Public: Politics & Patronage
The Duke and the British Museum
Owing to his prestigious social position, the second Duke of Sutherland acquired many public responsibilities, as an influential landowner and as a patron of national ...