The Evans Family

In these two short clips we explore the history of the Evans family, who bought Boscobel House in 1812. Press the play buttons below to listen.

In Part One we learn more about Walter Evans and his family, including how they made their fortune in the mining and cotton-spinning industries.

Part Two focuses on Elizabeth and Frances Evans, who used Boscobel as their summer residence. Find out what they did here, from re-establishing the gardens to setting up a school for local children.