Comments for Tyntesfield Estate Online http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield The original online guide to Tyntesfield Estate 2003 - 2010 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:19:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on News 2006 by Martin Mohen http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-499 Martin Mohen Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:19:08 +0000 http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=8#comment-499 Is it true that certain members of National Trust Management have been listed as Ancient Monuments by English Heritage, with the unfortunate outcome that several members of the Wessex Region were deemed to decrepit to save and later demolished by the Local Authority. Is it true that certain members of National Trust Management have been listed as Ancient Monuments by English Heritage, with the unfortunate outcome that several members of the Wessex Region were deemed to decrepit to save and later demolished by the Local Authority.

]]> Comment on Tyntesfield History by Jane http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=12&cpage=1#comment-211 Jane Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:29:54 +0000 http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=12#comment-211 Please does anyone know any of the original Estate staff? I am trying to find some information on my great grandmother who used to work as a maid in the estate. She then owned the Failand inn. Please if anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated. Please does anyone know any of the original Estate staff? I am trying to find some information on my great grandmother who used to work as a maid in the estate. She then owned the Failand inn. Please if anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.

]]> Comment on Tyntesfield History by Jane Williams http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=12&cpage=1#comment-200 Jane Williams Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:51:21 +0000 http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=12#comment-200 Ricky Travis. I believe you lost your entire set of keys to the house, did you not? Ricky Travis. I believe you lost your entire set of keys to the house, did you not?

]]> Comment on Tyntesfield History by Ricky Travis http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=12&cpage=1#comment-181 Ricky Travis Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:04:14 +0000 http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=12#comment-181 My career was ruinied by uni educated idiots, Phil Smith is a bloody hero for speaking up for his beliefs, I worked for the National Trust for 8 years loved it, spent five years at Nostell Priory, when I went to work at Tyntesfield it was was my dream job ,management ruined it, took the floor from under my bloody feet, broke my sodding heart, i lost the will to live. I am a Barnsley Lad, working class, so it seems the toffs are in control, I worked bloody hard to do the best I could, my staff where always happy and if JN reads this, which I very much doubt, he can feck off and I put a hex a gypsy curse on him and he deserves it My career was ruinied by uni educated idiots, Phil Smith is a bloody hero for speaking up for his beliefs, I worked for the National Trust for 8 years loved it, spent five years at Nostell Priory, when I went to work at Tyntesfield it was was my dream job ,management ruined it, took the floor from under my bloody feet, broke my sodding heart, i lost the will to live. I am a Barnsley Lad, working class, so it seems the toffs are in control, I worked bloody hard to do the best I could, my staff where always happy and if JN reads this, which I very much doubt, he can feck off and I put a hex a gypsy curse on him and he deserves it

]]> Comment on Tyntesfield History by Ellie Farrar http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=12&cpage=1#comment-169 Ellie Farrar Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:32:41 +0000 http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=12#comment-169 It would be useful if Phil Smith could publish his information or better still, contact the RSPB. I have spoken to their Exeter Office, the local one for the South West, and they would take action against the Trust if they had a witness, . The unprecedented damage to birds' nests described by Phil would be considered illegal; we know it is unethical and not-eco-friendly, but it should be punishable, too. Phil could take this further, and his action would have some effect; otherwise his information is wasted on the internet. Ellie Farrar It would be useful if Phil Smith could publish his information or better still, contact the RSPB. I have spoken to their Exeter Office, the local one for the South West, and they would take action against the Trust if they had a witness, . The unprecedented damage to birds’ nests described by Phil would be considered illegal; we know it is unethical and not-eco-friendly, but it should be punishable, too. Phil could take this further, and his action would have some effect; otherwise his information is wasted on the internet.
Ellie Farrar

]]> Comment on Tyntesfield History by Ellie Farrar http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=12&cpage=1#comment-168 Ellie Farrar Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:20:34 +0000 http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=12#comment-168 I have just visited the wonderful estate for the first time, with a friend who has NT membership and also a voucher for me. I had let my NT membership lapse as I had other priorities last year. After the visit to the grounds and chapel I looked up the NT site to see about renewing membership. I got no further than all your comments and read them with increasing horror. I am a member of the RSPB and love the countryside; I am also a member of Avon Wildlife and several national groups supporting and protecting our rich natural heritage. I shall NOT renew my NT membership until I hear that the NT at Tyntesfield are going to employ proper methods of culling animals, and of clearance of any further hedges. Has the RSPB been informed of this illegal damage to nesting birds?? If not, why not? This represents an ecological disaster so far; let us try to avoid further by action in the right direction. Ellie Farrar I have just visited the wonderful estate for the first time, with a friend who has NT membership and also a voucher for me. I had let my NT membership lapse as I had other priorities last year. After the visit to the grounds and chapel I looked up the NT site to see about renewing membership. I got no further than all your comments and read them with increasing horror. I am a member of the RSPB and love the countryside; I am also a member of Avon Wildlife and several national groups supporting and protecting our rich natural heritage. I shall NOT renew my NT membership until I hear that the NT at Tyntesfield are going to employ proper methods of culling animals, and of clearance of any further hedges. Has the RSPB been informed of this illegal damage to nesting birds??
If not, why not?
This represents an ecological disaster so far; let us try to avoid further by action in the right direction.
Ellie Farrar

]]> Comment on Tyntesfield History by David Hardaker http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=12&cpage=1#comment-152 David Hardaker Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:49:24 +0000 http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=12#comment-152 Reading these comments has been very interesting,illuminating and I must say I agree with many of the views expressed regarding the 'restoration' of the house itself. It has been my pleasure to meet the current Lord Wraxall,Sir Eustace Gibbs, as he bought a property in my village last year, he is a very pleasant gentleman and in conversation with him he voiced his concern that the NT does not have the funds or the expertise to maintain or restore (how I hate that word) a property the size and complexity of Tyntesfield. Why not do at Tyntesfield as has been done at Calke Abbey? Don't restore unless absolutely necessary- rather, care for it, keep it weatherproof and in good order but above all let it be seen as it once was-a home. Reading these comments has been very interesting,illuminating and I must say I agree with many of the views expressed regarding the ‘restoration’ of the house itself.
It has been my pleasure to meet the current Lord Wraxall,Sir Eustace Gibbs, as he bought a property in my village last year, he is a very pleasant gentleman and in conversation with him he voiced his concern that the NT does not have the funds or the expertise to maintain or restore (how I hate that word) a property the size and complexity of Tyntesfield.
Why not do at Tyntesfield as has been done at Calke Abbey?
Don’t restore unless absolutely necessary- rather, care for it, keep it weatherproof and in good order but above all let it be seen as it once was-a home.

]]> Comment on Tyntesfield History by Roger Lewis http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=12&cpage=1#comment-150 Roger Lewis Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:31:49 +0000 http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=12#comment-150 All very amusing, I particularly like the teletubbies and mock BBC4 documentary particularly the first Class travel photo. I can only say that the high esteem in which the Author of this site holds the National Trust is probably only surpassed with the respect and admiration which I hold for the custodians of our Heritage at North Somerset planners and English Heritage. Particularly the planners who's incompetence petty mindedness and incompetent jealousies seem boundless. All very amusing, I particularly like the teletubbies and mock BBC4 documentary particularly the first Class travel photo.
I can only say that the high esteem in which the Author of this site holds the National Trust is probably only surpassed with the respect and admiration which I hold for the custodians of our Heritage at North Somerset planners and English Heritage. Particularly the planners who’s incompetence petty mindedness and incompetent jealousies seem boundless.

]]> Comment on Tyntesfield History by Andrew Brentley http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=12&cpage=1#comment-140 Andrew Brentley Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:27:35 +0000 http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=12#comment-140 I am currently in Green Bay in Wisconsin and being the dairy state and allbeit a little senitmental it has prompted me to comment on this site. I found this site whilst showing some American family part of my background and heritage. I was one of the very fortunate people who knew Tyntesfield well before the public ever caught sight or news. Both of my parents family were instrumental at a time where Tyntesfield was a working estate. I knew the farm and many workers there and the 'life' which was hard but a real way of life has sadly disappeared other than living on through the memories of many people who knew the estate as it was. I know we cannot live in the past and something had to be done to renovate the house however the point I want to get across is that Tyntesfield is more than a beautiful house and a perfect example of rural England. There is a much greater story of real people and livelihoods which sadly is lost. My memories are so important of this place. I feel very priviledged to have known the estate as it was, not what it has or may become. I am currently in Green Bay in Wisconsin and being the dairy state and allbeit a little senitmental it has prompted me to comment on this site.
I found this site whilst showing some American family part of my background and heritage. I was one of the very fortunate people who knew Tyntesfield well before the public ever caught sight or news. Both of my parents family were instrumental at a time where Tyntesfield was a working estate. I knew the farm and many workers there and the ‘life’ which was hard but a real way of life has sadly disappeared other than living on through the memories of many people who knew the estate as it was. I know we cannot live in the past and something had to be done to renovate the house however the point I want to get across is that Tyntesfield is more than a beautiful house and a perfect example of rural England. There is a much greater story of real people and livelihoods which sadly is lost. My memories are so important of this place. I feel very priviledged to have known the estate as it was, not what it has or may become.

]]> Comment on Tyntesfield History by roddy lee http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=12&cpage=1#comment-139 roddy lee Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:21:14 +0000 http://tyntesfieldestate.com/tyntesfield/?p=12#comment-139 If the whole episode of the sale to the National Trust has not been satisfactory why not refer the matter to Lord Somerset, after all the monies paid is only tax payers intermediary settlements on a piece by piece basis. The Estate will be better managed by an owner occupier who understands farming at the sharp end. If the whole episode of the sale to the National Trust has not been satisfactory why not refer the matter to Lord Somerset, after all the monies paid is only tax payers intermediary settlements on a piece by piece basis.

The Estate will be better managed by an owner occupier who understands farming at the sharp end.

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