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Redworth House, c.1920

Redworth House was built on the Redworth Estate (23 acres) for Mr Theodore Bryett in about 1866. This photograph was taken during the occupancy of Mr Kendall, 1919-1934, and kindly lent by Hilary Bolton, his granddaughter. REDWORTH HOUSE (See VP for History of Redworth House) (Western Times 12.04.1864) Laying the Foundation Stone of Mr Bryett's new mansion Theodore Bryett Esq having recently purchased some property near the Old Barrack Road and Ashburton Road, the foundation stone of the mansion was on Thursday laid by Mrs Bryett amidst great rejoicing and festivity. A large number of Mr & Mrs Bryetts friends were invited to be present and at least three hundred of the inhabitants of the town and neighborhood (including the Mayor and Mayoress) attended. Just after two o’clock the stone was laid by Mrs Bryett, there having been previously placed under it a bottle containing a piece of vellum on which were inscribed the names of the owners, Theodore Bryett Esq and Mrs Bryett; also Mr Sheldon Bryett, Miss Bryett, Colonel Willoughby, Mr Turner of Dawlish and other friends: with the architects name, Mr John Heath Jnr, Mr Edward Woodley, builder: the date etc etc: also several coins of the present year. The whole company with the workmen were beautifully supplied with refreshments, comprising choice wines, ale, cakes, buns etc. The Totnes bells rang merry peals throughout the afternoon in honour of the event and there were all kinds of amusements going on on the ground. The house is to be called “Redworth House� the property is delightfully situated, commanding fine view of the town and neighbourhood.