Workington Hall
near Whitehaven, Cumberland
"The old mansion was built in the reign of William Rufus, by Patric de Culwen, and was castellated
in 1379. It has in times since been mainly rebuilt, the oldest portion being the gateway in
the centre of the tower. The house stands on a finely wooded eminence overlooking
the river Derwent, and with fine views of the Solway and the opposite coast of Scotland.
Thomas, having had a grant of the Lordship of Culwen, his descendants assumed that name.
The family however became extinct in the male line by the death of Henry Curwen in 1778,
whose daughter, Isabella, carried the estate to the family of Christian,
through marriage to John Christian, who thence assumed the surance of Curwen."
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Bonded onto a rigid card support, with a conservation grade wash-lined mount.
With a conservation grade wash-lined mount, framed in a dark walnut and gold frame.