A welcome from Nicholas and Viola Halsey
Today it is reassuring to find somewhere which has nearly five centuries of continuity, while continually adapting to embrace the modern age. Historically a farming and forestry estate, Gaddesden now offers, not only high quality homes and offices to let and facilities for horse owners, but also locations for film and TV production companies. We are very pleased to welcome corporate teambuilding and to offer facilities for small business meetings.
News from the Estate
Posted 19/4/2012
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Oddsocks Returns to Gaddesden Estate
We are very excited to welcome back Oddsocks again this year on Thursday 5th July. The heat is rising, the excitement is building and the competition is fierce..yes... 2012 will be a summer to remember with Oddsocks toga-tastic Julius Caesar bringing British Culture and Comedy together in a happy mix of outdoors fun and high-energy performance. The most famous political coup in literature is given the Oddsocks treatment with much tearing of togas, and swishing of roman swords.
Book your tickets now at www.oddsocks.co.uk.
Posted 10/4/2012
New history of the Halsey Family
March saw the publication of the story of the Macalpine-Leny family “Nouveaux Riches to Nouveaux Pauvres” . This interesting and well written book has chapters on the families with which the author is connected. May Macalpine-Leny married Sir Walter Halsey 2nd Bt. The “Halsey” chapter contains many anecdotes of local interest, including several about Admiral Sir Lionel Halsey and Captain Sir Thomas. This fascinating book can be ordered from the author at ian@macalpine-leny.co.uk
Parish news
Download a pdf of the article that Nicholas Halsey writes for Gaddesden Parish Magazine.