Trustees

 

Chair: Mr. P.S. Dangerfield                                                                                                        

Peter was born in the West Country but spent his                                                                                                               

working life in the London auction houses, first at                                                                                                                .

Sotheby's and then at Christie's before retiring to                                                                                                               

West Dorset.  He is committed to the conservation                                                                                                              

of our heritage and greatly enjoys being active in                                                                                                               

the life of the village.                                                                                                                                                           

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Mr. A.M.R. Lumby, F.R.I.C.S.

Antony is a widely respected senior land agent who, as prevous Chair of the Trust,

led the herculean task of securing the funding for the restoration of the Riding House

and the subsequent successful building and restoration work.                                     

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The Hon J.H.T. Russell, F.C.A.

Johnnie farms in West Dorset and during restoration work research revealed that

the stone for the Riding House had come from his land.  Some four hundred years later,

the quarry was reopened and the stone for restoration was a gift from him to the Trust.

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                       The Trustees are grateful to have the advice of Mr R.J.A. Edwards, F.C.A. on financial matters and of Mr. P. Hughes, M.R.I.C.S. on architectural and conservation matters.