The Lords of Grafton

Sir Francis Crane
1st Duke of Grafton
Elizabeth Woodville

The Owners of the Manor of Grafton and The Grafton Estate

The full history of the owners of Grafton Manor and the Grafton estate - from the brother of William the Conqueror to the present 11th Duke of Grafton.

The story of the Manor and its ownership is fully detailed, with features on the all the families and key members
who were involved with the history of Grafton: abbots, lords, kings, queens, knights and dukes, including:
  • The abbots of Grestain
  • The Woodville family
  • Elizabeth Woodville
  • Edward IV
  • The Dorsets
  • Henry VIII
  • Elizabeth I
  • James I
  • Charles I
  • Sir Francis Crane
  • Charles II
  • Queen Catherine
  • The Dukes of Grafton

The associated features include mini-biographies, family trees, related facts, historical figures and other details.

  • See how Elizabeth Woodville used her position as Queen to promote other members of her family
  • Read about how often Henry VIII came to Grafton, and about the palace he raised there
  • Discover how Sir Francis Crane used his wealth and position to demolish part of Grafton palace and build a private home for himself a couple of miles away
  • Follow the stories of eleven Dukes of Grafton and the influence they had locally and nationally

All this and much more, in a clear presentation which guides you through the stories while letting you explore related avenues of history: examples such as the printing of the first books in England, the tragic story of Lady Jane Grey, the royal association with playing cards, and all the ships named HMS Grafton.

A Double CD packed with Family & Social History

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The History of Grafton and the Grafton Estate