Tyntesfield

This wonderful property, now owned by the National Trust, was purchased in 1843 by the Gibbs family, who made a fortune in the family business, Antony Gibbs & Sons. From 1847 the firm had an effective monopoly in the import and marketing to Europe and North America of guano from Peru as a fertilizer. This was mined by indentured Chinese labour on the Chincha Islands in conditions which the Peruvian government acknowledged in 1856 had degenerated "into a kind of Negro slave trade". The firm's profits from this trade were such that William Gibbs became the richest non-noble man in England.

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Peter Castell ^club

Impressive House, I've not been there, i have to admit that parkland and gardens are what attract me

7 years ago.

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I had no idea that Gibbs toothpaste no longer existed!
When I hear the name Gibbs, I think of Lance Gibbs, the great West Indian spin bowler from the 60s and 70s and Kevin Gibbs who accidentally set himself alight in chemistry class . He was OK eventually!

7 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Fine shot!

7 years ago.

John Goodwin

Very impressive building, Amelia. Nice shot and interesting text.... YS... John.

7 years ago.

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