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Thank you for your insight)))

Thank you Janice. I have the British Newspaper Archive online. It is from this advertisement I discovered the Elvins connection. Your endeavours are greatly appreciated. Kindest regards, Richard

Thank you. Richard

There is also considerable demolition debris dotted around & under the present estate. It was a huge undertaking.

Thank you. My apartment is the East Tower.

I think you may be right. Thank you so much again. My pondering makes me ask what the link between Chas Burton, the steward charged with the task and Elvins had in common. Why go to Birmingham when Derby is just down the road?

Absolutely! The 5th Earl loved his horses!

Yes, this was the announcement but it took until 1812-15 for the 'new' hall to be constructed and then it was never finished!

How interesting! The plot thickens! The perfect inquiry on this dreadful day! I wonder what else may come to light? I am pleased your are enjoying this excursion))) Thank you again.

Your help & insight is so very much appreciated. Thank you.

How interesting! A joiner & metalworker! I wonder why he would have been chosen to dispose of the 'building materials of Bratby Hall and Chapel, near Burton upon Trent, consisting of a large Catton Stone [Ketton Stone] Portico'? More intrigue. Thank you once again.

It is certainly a possibility; thank you.

I do not know unfortunately(((

I am researching Bretby Hall, South Derbyshire. This famed Hall & gardens which rivalled Versailles was demolished in 1780/81. All the Building Materials of Bratby Hall [sic] were listed for sale with 'further particulars apply to Thomas Elvins, New-street, Birmingham' (Derby Mercury 4th May...