HISTORY
Re-built in 1877, in the Victorian Gothic Revival style, this beautiful former rectory has all of it's original charm. Oldberrow is first heard of in 709AD when Kenred, King of the Mercian Kingdom, gave the bishop Egwin twelve acres of land for the endowment of the monastery of Evesham. The name Oldberrow has been derived from a number of spellings and pronunciations. Hule Barwe the original seventh century name. Ole Berge as recorded in the Doomesday Book of 1086AD and Owlborough from more recent times. This picture is of Eleanor Roosevelt visiting the Land Army at Oldberrow House during the Second World War. November 1942 |
RectoryOldberrow House was rebuilt close to St Mary's Oldberrow church in 1877 by the Revd. Samuel Peshall for use as the Rectory. The Wellingtonia tree planted at the birth of Mr. F.S. Peshall can still be seen at the back of the house today. It passed into secular hands in 1929.
Saint Mary's is a small, humble Church at the end of our driveway. It has a very welcoming community and is soaked in prayer. It was rebuilt in 1875 on the site of a medieval church. Many historic features have been reset, including a magnificent ancient font. It is surrounded by what is known as the best wildflower churchyard in Warwickshire.
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Land Army WWIIOldberrow House Hostel was for new volunteers to the Land Army. From here the girls would go out to work, threshing, thatching, silage making, milking (by hand and machine) ploughing, kale cutting and mangle pulling
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Family HomeFrom 1950 until 2012, when it was purchased by Joanne and Anthony Carr, Oldberrow House was cared for by the Smith family. Here the Traction Engine Nero from the Bostock & Wombwell Menagerie, is visible in the background
Film SetThe BBC television series Dangerfield was filmed at Oldberrow House during May of 1994. The programme was about Dr Paul Dangerfield, a police Doctor based in leafy Warwickshire. This key role was played by Nigel Le Vaillant of Casualty fame. Mr and Mrs Smith appear to have enjoyed being "Invaded" by the film crew who were made to feel very welcome.
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