Two portraits have been purchased and returned to Danny House, having been sold from the house by Christie’s in 1993. They were painted by Thomas Hudson (1701–1779) in c.1727 to mark the occasion of the marriage of William Campion (1707-1778) and his wife to be, Elizabeth Partheriche (an heiress from Ely). William inherited Danny in 1761. [...]
Danny will be hosting its most ambitious event to date and perhaps the largest gathering of people in the 700 year history of the house. The Friends of Sussex Hospices are organising 'Festival 21' in Danny Park, which will include a 'son et lumiere' display on the east front of the house, a circus, a WW1 [...]
John the gardener has been planting thousands of daffodils and tulips. This spring the meadow to the north of the house was ablaze with colour.
All the soil, plants and weeds were dug up and removed from the borders in the walled garden and replaced with fresh soil and plants arranged by garden designers. We are looking forward to the walled garden becoming a show piece garden.
Mirek and Ania were married in Brighton and held their wedding reception at Danny House. All the residents attended the celebratory dinner in the Great Hall, which was followed by dancing in the white drawing room. Our congratulations to the happy bride and groom!
