Welcome to the Thrushstone Park.
Thrushstone Park in Lancashire, home to the Battersly family as well as the staff that serve them, is not untouched by these changes.
The Tudor-Jacobean mansion has been the seat of the Marquess of Ribble since being purchased in 1834. The house is situated near the River Ribble and the village of Marnemouth on Ribble.
Latest Mission Posts
» Faithful Frustrations
Mission: Death of a Monarch
Posted on Mon Aug 26th, 2024 @ 8:41pm by Lord Archibald Battersly & Lord Louis Battersly Earl of Marnemouth & Lord Albert Eliot Baron Sconner
The road to St. Ignotus was a familiar one, at least to Archibald and his son Louis, who attended (and were patrons of) the church. They'd spend many a Sunday morning making this exact trek through the village, not to mention holidays as well. Despite this regularity, there was something…
» To Business
Mission: Death of a Monarch
Posted on Tue Aug 20th, 2024 @ 10:23am by Lord Fredrick Battersly & Lady Catherine Battersly & Lady Felicity Battersly
Having lived in the Dower House for a little over 15 years, Katya had truly made the neoclassical manor her own. She enjoyed hosting and entertaining in the home's large drawing room, dining room, and even on the manicured lawns. The typical lively home was much quieter and more subdued…
» Aprender
Mission: Death of a Monarch
Posted on Tue Aug 20th, 2024 @ 10:11am by Mr Ralph Compton & Mrs Millicent Price & Mr Cristóbal Santana
"Mr. Santana," Compton's words preceded him walking in to the Kitchen. The young Butler was trying to get a handle on things since arriving home. This new chef arrived just a couple of days before her ladyship had passed, and while the rest of the family was away. "I was…
» A Downstairs Conversation
Mission: Death of a Monarch
Posted on Tue Aug 20th, 2024 @ 10:01am by Mr Ralph Compton & Mrs Millicent Price & Peter Stone & Clara Brown & Mr David Fitzroy & Mr Edward Rhodes & Mr Cristóbal Santana & Mr Roger Hawkins
"Everyone is settled for now," Mr. Compton said entering to the kitchens. "His lordship has requested luncheon be set out buffet style so they can serve themselves. That is, if any of them are feeling up to eating." He said to the Spanish cook, setting down a tray with some…
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Mission: Death of a Monarch
Posted on Wed Jul 31st, 2024 @ 7:24pm by Lord Archibald Battersly & Lady Catherine Battersly & Lord Louis Battersly Earl of Marnemouth & Lord Fredrick Battersly & Lord Albert Eliot Baron Sconner & Lady Charlotte Duff & Lady Felicity Battersly & Mr Ralph Compton
Archibald stared at the marble fireplace that was the centre piece of Thrushstone's Library. His eyes lost in the dancing flames. They had been home for a couple of hours now and Archie had been in and out of the Emerald Bedroom countless times. So much so that he had…