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Crichel House, White Farm 1904
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More about this scene

These goats and cattle, watched over by their proud custodian, are representative of a fashion indulged in by many major landowners during the 19th century for breeding and raising unusual animals on their extensive properties. Humphrey Sturt in particular, had many ideas for the advancement of agriculture, not only here but also on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour which he brought under cultivation.

A Selection of Memories from Crichel Ho

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Crichel Ho

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If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

Dumpton School had moved to Crichel from Broadstairs in Kent on the outbreak of the Second Wolrd War. I have vivid memories of my time as a schoolboy at Crichel, attending Chapel, rambling in the grounds, swimming in the large round canvas fire tank, lots of cricket and of course the wonderful interior of the house itself. We ate in a large dining room and slept in large rooms on the first floor. I recall overlooking ...see more
Dumpton House (Preparatory) School was evacuated to Crichel during the Second World War from Broadstairs in Kent. My older brother (Paul Cremer) was already at the school and due to the war my parents sent me (Jonathan Cremer) to the school at Crichel House in May 1940 when I was only seven years old. I loved Crichel. Everything about it seemed magical to me as a 7-year-old - the house ...see more