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Erddig, Wrexham - Portraits of a Community |
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Erddig in the 20th Century - Ruin and Repair
Simon Yorke (IV) inherited the estate in 1922. It was to be the beginning of a gradual state of decay that was hastened in the 40's, when, as a result of mining directly under Erddig, by the National Coal Board at Bersham Colliery, the building began to subside dangerously
Philip Yorke, the last Squire of Erddig, inherited the house in 1966 after his brother Simon died. Philip was already 61, but decided to devote his time to saving Erddig and its important contents. After struggling to repair the house, Philip decided to give the estate and its contents to the National Trust.
© NTPL/Rupert Truman
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When the National Trust took over, the building had been severely damaged by subsidence and needed extensive repair. Electric light has been no more than partially introduced in the interests of safety and conservation.
The National Trust raised funds to repair and restore the building by selling part of the estate nearest Wrexham as a housing site; by money paid by the National Coal Board in compensation for the damage caused by the mining; and by the support of national trust members. The year before Philip Yorke died, Erddig was opened to the public on 27th June 1977, by HRH Prince of Wales.
Unlike other large houses and estates, the continuity of ownership plus the interests of several generations of Yorkes, have recorded the social history of Erddig with incredible detail. The sense of community that was generated by the family and staff is made evident by the collection of artefacts, making the most complete picture of servants' lives below stairs to be found in the UK.
Erddig is managed by the National Trust and can be found 2 miles south of Wrexham, signposted from A525 Whitchurch Road, or A483/A5152. The house is open from March to November, and the Gardens from March to December. Telephone: 01978 355314 for opening times and further details.
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