Explore the rich history of Wentworth Woodhouse through our digital archive.
The below flip books allow you to browse fascinating items from our Archive, just as they were meant to be seen, preserving their detail and character.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply curious about the stories within these pages, we invite you to take a closer look.
Made possible with Engagement Grant funding from The National Archives. Find out more here.
Auction Catalogue: Old Master Paintings
Christie’s Auction sale catalogue, 1948. In 1948 and 1949 several auction sales took place, after the death of the 8th Earl Fitzwilliam, with items “surplus to requirement” sold.
Auction Catalogue: Important Old English Silver
Christie’s Auction sale catalogue, 1948. In 1948 and 1949 several auction sales took place, after the death of the 8th Earl Fitzwilliam, with items “surplus to requirement” sold.
Auction Catalogue: Henry Spencer & Sons
Auction catalogue from 6 days of sales held at Wentworth Woodhouse in 1949.
Auction Catalogue: Dairy Shorthorns
Auction catalogue for cattle sold at auction in 1953.
Miss Moffatt’s Journal
Journal of Miss Moffatt, nanny to the children of Countess Maud Fitzwilliam and 7th Earl Fitzwilliam.
Countess Maud’s: Watercolour Painting Book
Watercolours by Countess Maud Fitzwilliam. These included watercolours of Wentworth Woodhouse, as well as from her travels in the British Isles.
Newspaper Cuttings 1903-1920
A scrapbook of newspaper cuttings about Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth village and the Estate from 1903-1920.
Newspaper Cuttings 1921-1939
A scrapbook of newspaper cuttings about Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth village and the Estate from 1921-1939.
Literary Cuttings
Various cuttings related to Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth village and the Estate.
Dr WB Cheadle’s Journal
Journal of Dr Walter Cheadle. Dr Cheadle accompanied William Fitzwilliam – Viscount Milton (son of the 6th Earl Fitzwilliam) on his 1962 expedition across Canada to find the North-West passage by land.