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Thomas Farr compiled a weekly account of expenditure and a book of receipts for Henry, Second Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. They offer fascinating insights into their household, building and landscape projects.
Thomas Farr, 'The Great Mogul', was the trusted man of business of Henry Cavendish, second duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Farr reorganised the estate's business along professional lines. Every Saturday between 23 December 1676 and 29 July 1691, he compiled a weekly account of expenditure, of which the fair copy was subsequently bound in two volumes. Together with Farr's book of receipts, these materials provide fascinating insights into the income and expenditure of a great ducal estate.
The book provides crucial evidence concerning Newcastle's family and household and their building and landscape projects, chiefly at Nottingham Castle and Welbeck Abbey. This edition includes detailed commentaries on Newcastle and his family relationships, explores the political and social context within which he operated, and illustrates Farr's importance as man of business. It will particularly appeal to readers interested in social, family, and political history.
Thomas Farr, 'The Great Mogul', was the trusted man of business of Henry Cavendish, second duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Farr reorganised the estate's business along professional lines. Every Saturday between 23 December 1676 and 29 July 1691, he compiled a weekly account of expenditure, of which the fair copy was subsequently bound in two volumes. Together with Farr's book of receipts, these materials provide fascinating insights into the income and expenditure of a great ducal estate.
The book provides crucial evidence concerning Newcastle's family and household and their building and landscape projects, chiefly at Nottingham Castle and Welbeck Abbey. This edition includes detailed commentaries on Newcastle and his family relationships, explores the political and social context within which he operated, and illustrates Farr's importance as man of business. It will particularly appeal to readers interested in social, family, and political history.
Price: $35.00
Pages: 288
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Thoroton Society
Publication Date:
11 August 2026
Trim Size: 9.45 X 8.27 in
ISBN: 9780902719316
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
HISTORY / Europe / General, History and Archaeology, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
INTRODUCTION
THE MANUSCRIPTS IN BRIEF
HENRY CAVENDISH, SECOND DUKE OF NEWCASTLE
My beloved Harry
A lusty Batchelor begging homeward
I hope my father loves me
Huge Malignant Vapours
Duke at last
Intimations of mortality
The not so Glorious Revolution
Much altered in his behaviour and temper of mind
The Last Years
Last will and settlement
Stay with me
Duchess Frances: my best frend
Her Grace sighed
Sons and Daughters
Henry, earl of Ogle
Lady Elizabeth Cavendish, duchess of Albemarle
The Young Ladies
Thomas Farr
Job title and description
Estate Business
Courts Baron
Wills and other Legal Instruments
Travel expenses
Transport of specie and Bills of Exchange
Clerk of the Works
Weekly Accounts
Lodgings
Newcastle's Revenue
Annual expenditure
Wages
Gifts
Annuities
Acates
Allowances
Taxes
Necessaries
Plates
Themes
Painters and Portraits
Building work
Clipstone
Slingsby castle
Wellingore grange
Clerkenwell or Newcastle House
Bolsover castle
Nottingham castle
Welbeck abbey
Parks and Gardens
The grange
Livestock
Agriculture
Labourers
Coal and Charcoal
APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1.
APPENDIX 2b.
APPENDIX 3a.
APPENDIX 3b.
APPENDIX 4.
APPENDIX 5.
APPENDIX 6.
Bibliography
Index
INTRODUCTION
THE MANUSCRIPTS IN BRIEF
HENRY CAVENDISH, SECOND DUKE OF NEWCASTLE
My beloved Harry
A lusty Batchelor begging homeward
I hope my father loves me
Huge Malignant Vapours
Duke at last
Intimations of mortality
The not so Glorious Revolution
Much altered in his behaviour and temper of mind
The Last Years
Last will and settlement
Stay with me
Duchess Frances: my best frend
Her Grace sighed
Sons and Daughters
Henry, earl of Ogle
Lady Elizabeth Cavendish, duchess of Albemarle
The Young Ladies
Thomas Farr
Job title and description
Estate Business
Courts Baron
Wills and other Legal Instruments
Travel expenses
Transport of specie and Bills of Exchange
Clerk of the Works
Weekly Accounts
Lodgings
Newcastle's Revenue
Annual expenditure
Wages
Gifts
Annuities
Acates
Allowances
Taxes
Necessaries
Plates
Themes
Painters and Portraits
Building work
Clipstone
Slingsby castle
Wellingore grange
Clerkenwell or Newcastle House
Bolsover castle
Nottingham castle
Welbeck abbey
Parks and Gardens
The grange
Livestock
Agriculture
Labourers
Coal and Charcoal
APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1.
APPENDIX 2b.
APPENDIX 3a.
APPENDIX 3b.
APPENDIX 4.
APPENDIX 5.
APPENDIX 6.
Bibliography
Index