Born of German descent near Natal (now in South Africa), Botha grew up in the Orange Free State and was educated at a German missionary school. In 1884 he served in the army, helping to found the New ...

Studied medicine and was elected to the Royal College of Surgeons in 1828. In 1833, he travelled to Jamaica working as a magistrate to judge disputes between black apprentices and their white masters ...

Dr Samuel Johnson by Sir Joshua Reynolds has now returned on display in Room 12 after a substantial period in conservation. This has revealed some fascinating insights into how the portrait was ...

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‘A model of female excellence’ (Burke); married 1) 1717 Alexander Pendarves (c.1665-1724), 2) 1743 Patrick Delany (1685-1768), Dean of Down 1744; after his death she spent much time at Bulstrode with ...