George Romney's Early Home
Circa early 1900's
written by Enid
George Romney was a celebrated national portrait artist during the late 17th Century. He was born in Dalton-in-Furness in 1734, with his family moving to High Cocken (original name of the cottage), in 1742. Romney attended Dendron school until he was 11, when he was apprenticed to his father, a cabinet maker. George’s artistic talent led him to Kendal in 1755.
Additional Information
Postcard sent to Madam’s Court, Frinsted, Kent – The farm can be traced back to the times of William the Conqueror, when it was called Meriam-Court. In the Doomesday Book it is recorded, under the ownership of Odo, Bishop of Baieux, half- brother of William the Conqueror.
Romney Cottage today
https://www.romney-society.org.uk/about-the-artist.html
https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1218620
http://www.cumbriacoastalway.co.uk/south-cumbria-walks/ormsgill-quarry-circular
https://www.british-history.ac.uk/survey-kent/vol5/pp554-561