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RefNoKMAN1/B/69/7
AltRefNoMB69/7
TitleDiary, possibly kept by a steward or agent to the Duke of Manchester
DescriptionMuch of the diary is empty but there are occasional brief notes recording arrival and departure of family and guests at Kimbolton Castle; journeys made by servants e.g. "Housemaid to town" etc. Occasional other comments include "Cuckoo in Kimbolton Park", "Mrs Beesley died", "Great flood". Mentions occasional conversations with the Duke's tenants and a legal dispute with Mr. Bird.
DateJan-Dec 1880
CreatorNameThe Montagu family of Kimbolton Castle: estate and family papers
RepositoryHuntingdonshire Archives

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CodePersonNameDates
P/0077Montagu; Sir; William Drogo (1823-1890); 7th Duke of Manchester (1855-1890); of Kimbolton Castle1823-1890
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