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In 1709 the property became the home of a Thomas Gainsborough and heiress,
Elizabeth Fenn, as part of their marriage settlement. Thomas’ success as a clothier enabled
him to help his nephew, also named Thomas, to pursue his career as an artist (to great effect)!
Today, a stone’s throw from Buzzards Hall is Gainsborough’s House and Museum and art
gallery housing some of his famous works.
In the late 18th Century, the Hall became known as ‘Buzzards’. The building continued to be
owned by a succession of clothiers from the area, and towards the end of the 18th Century,
became the home of the Ellis family, also prominent clothiers.
Since that time, the building has seen a variety of uses until 1993 when it was acquired
by the Somerville Group who undertook a major repair and restoration project to restore
Buzzards Hall to its rightful place in the heritage of Sudbury. Somerville is proud to be
the guardian of this building and is committed to preserving its historic value.
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