Tone Dale House

Tone Dale House, was built in 1807 by Thomas Fox. Thomas came to Wellington from Cornwall in the 1760's as a young man to join the woollen manufacturing business of his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Elizabeth Were, and their sons. In his 20's Thomas was appointed as a director and, eventually, when his Were relatives had all died or retired, he became the sole proprietor of the business.The original factory at Tonedale was converted from a grist mill in around 1802 as Thomas expanded his business from its South Street base. Thomas wanted to live nearer to his new factory so had Tone Dale House built just yards away from it.
Discover the life and times of the Fox Family and their staff in this loved family home with self guided tours. Step inside and explore the collections from the woollen manufacturing business, including a 1773 Were & Co. pattern order book, and the many heirlooms passed down through generations. Explore the beautiful four acre landscaped garden with a mill stream running along side it.
Volunteers will there on the day to answer any questions.

Timings

Thursday 17 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

Tone Dale House, Tonedale, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0EZ

Contact on day:

Ben Fox

Telephone number:

+441823662673

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

No accessibility toilets available on-site Limited inside wheelchair access (gardens mostly laid to lawn and all paths gravel)

Additional information

Max number of people:

10

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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