Searching for SKS within Carlton and/or neighboring towns to assist with local research within Carlton, especially digital photos of the property, current resident (from telephone directory or personal visit), resources through local library or government office, etc. My research has provided the following regarding Staysmore Manor: The Manor House lay on High Street, to the South of the Street roughly opposite the Village Green. Is the Village Green a park? The Manor passed into the hands of the Earl de Grey/Lucas family and was sold to Bedfordshire County Council sometime after 1904. The Council sold the property (by auction) to Mr. R. Smith of Mentone House, Aspley Gusie who operated 'Stayesmore Manor Nursing Home' in the 1950s-70s, maybe longer? Are there any local resources in Carlton that may be able to provide further details such as telephone directories, registry of electors, etc. to learn more about this property. I also gleaned this info off the web last night (Carlton and Chellington Parish Council): William Fairey was listed as being a private resident, Stayesmore Manor in the 1936 Kelly's Directory, also commercially as a Farmer, also of Stayesmore Manor. Harold Fairey, his father I believe, farmed Victoria Farm (Kelly's Directory 1914). Mr. William Fairey farmed at Dungee Farm, Manor Farm and Priory Farm, Harrold. He lived for many years in Harrold, before moving to Stayesmore Manor in Carlton in 1920. He and his family lived at Stayesmore until 1932 when they went to Chellington House. Looking forward, anxiously, to your replies! Regards, Mike Kendall San Diego, CA USA