After almost a year of work, and decades of research by dedicated volunteers, Eastbury Manor House finally has a full length guidebook, charting the history of the incredible place.
The guide, written by volunteers and heritage educators Pat and Barbara Elliott, and edited by Curator James Hodgson has been a labour of love for all involved, and will now stand as an invaluable companion to visitors of Eastbury. Putting the book together we have carefully selected what we believe to be the building blocks of Eastbury; the architecture, the people who lived and worked here, and the social and cultural context of the world through its history. The story of Eastbury is a chequered one, including brushes with demolition, and notorious rumours linked to the Gunpowder Plot; retelling this story in chronological order, the guide is designed both as further reading for visitors, but also a souvenir.
For this reason, we worked with local designer Clare Mason to deliver a sleek, contemporary feel, with clever design references to older documents and connections with the house.
The guidebook is available exclusively from our shop, although we hope to open online sales in the near future.
It's finally here- the definitive first guide to Eastbury. 'Eastbury, A House Through History' brings together decades of research to tell the story of Eastbury and its inhabitants.
Have you heard the rumours connecting Eastbury Manor House and the Gunpowder Plot? We investigate them all here...
Our Conservation Spotlights take you behind the scenes of some of our conservation and restoration practice at Eastbury. For decades, Eastbury's main stairway located in the entrance hall has had a municipal look, designed more for heavy wear than historic accuracy or aesthetics. In 2025, with funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, we embarked on repairing, restoring, and reupholstering the staircase to create a more fitting central staircase. The staircase is not original to the house, but was installed in the mid-1800's, providing easier access to all floors and creating a central landing space.
It's finally here- the definitive first guide to Eastbury. 'Eastbury, A House Through History' brings together decades of research to tell the story of Eastbury and its inhabitants.
Have you heard the rumours connecting Eastbury Manor House and the Gunpowder Plot? We investigate them all here...
Our Conservation Spotlights take you behind the scenes of some of our conservation and restoration practice at Eastbury. For decades, Eastbury's main stairway located in the entrance hall has had a municipal look, designed more for heavy wear than historic accuracy or aesthetics. In 2025, with funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, we embarked on repairing, restoring, and reupholstering the staircase to create a more fitting central staircase. The staircase is not original to the house, but was installed in the mid-1800's, providing easier access to all floors and creating a central landing space.
