Blackthorn Manor Preservation Society

Documenting Britain's Architectural Heritage Since 1987


Newspaper Clippings Archive

Press coverage related to Blackthorn Manor and the Blackthorn family.


Available Clippings

Date Publication Headline Status
August 15, 1871 Northumberland Gazette "Grand Manor Completed at Blackthorn Estate" View [Pending Digitization]
September 3, 1887 Newcastle Chronicle "Tragic Fire Claims Young Blackthorn Heir" View [Pending Digitization]
March 22, 1942 Northern Echo "Historic Manor Evacuated - Ministry Silent on Reasons" [RESTRICTED]
June 7, 1976 Architectural Review "Finch Study Documents Rare Victorian Estate" View [Pending Digitization]
October 12, 1989 Newcastle Journal "Three Researchers Missing Near Abandoned Manor" View Full Article
November 23, 1989 Northern Echo "Search Called Off at Blackthorn Property" View [Pending Digitization]
March 15, 1994 Newcastle Chronicle "Last Blackthorn Dies - Estate Future Uncertain" View [Pending Digitization]
July 8, 2001 Northern Echo "Heritage Group Denied Access to Historic Manor" View [Pending Digitization]
February 19, 2003 Architectural Digest (UK) "The Mystery of Blackthorn Manor's East Wing" View [Pending Digitization]

Restricted Materials

The following clippings are not available for public access:


Notes on Archive Status

Many historical clippings related to Blackthorn Manor are difficult to locate. Several newspapers have gaps in their archives corresponding to dates when Blackthorn-related stories would have appeared. The Preservation Society continues efforts to document and preserve available materials.

If you have historical clippings related to Blackthorn Manor not listed here, please contact us.


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