HISTORY

of the estate

Gisburne Park starts its history during the mediaeval times and was purchased by the Ribblesdales in 1614. The current Georgian Mansion was completed by Lord Ribblesdale in 1726. During their ownership the Ribblesdale family: planted 1 million oak trees, amassed an art collection worth approx $500 million and housed a herd of wild white park cattle.

 

The Hindley family acquired the property in the 1940’s but due to poor management and high taxes the family tragically had to sell the house after Guy’s father converted it into a private hospital.

 

In an extraordinary twist of fate the hospital closed down during the 2020 Covid pandemic and the Hindley’s were approached with a once in a lifetime opportunity to buy it back.

Notable Guests

Winston Churchill

Guest

More About Winston Churchill

Mr Winston S. Churchill at the time was an MP for Oldham and was present as guest of Lord Ribblesdale at Gisburne Park.

Thomas Lister

The 4th (and last) Baron Ribblesdale in 1876.

More About Lord Ribblesdale

Such a legend was Lord Ribblesdale that King Edward nicknamed him ‘the ancestor’ and his portrait was painted by the famous John Singer Sargent – the work now hangs proudly in the grand entrance of the Tate Gallery, London. Plans to paint Lord Ribblesdale in formal hunting dress, wearing his full livery, were abandoned. Instead, he wears his own hunting clothes, their practicality revealing something of his character.

King Charles

More About King Charles

A friend of the Hindley family King Charles came for a stay and enjoyed a hunt whilst a guest at Gisburne Park. The local papers documented the stay and King Charles love of the local crumpets.

Ava Lowle Astor

Lady Ribblesdale the 4th

More About Ava Astor

Ava Astor was first wife of John Jacob Astor, who famously died aboard the Titanic. She then married Tom Lister, the 4th Lord Ribblesdale and spent time at Gisburne Park.

Thomas Lister

1st Baron of Ribblesdale

More About Thomas Lister

The present house, Gisburn Park, was built between 1727 and 1736 by Thomas Lister, M.P. for Clitheroe. It is on two storeys to an H shaped floor plan with a frontage of nine bays. His grandson, also Thomas Lister, was made the first Baron Ribblesdale in 1779.

Oliver Cromwell

Guest

More About Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell marched his troops onto the estate on 16.08.1648 during the Second Civil War and stayed in the Hall.

Historical Gallery

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