It may be difficult to imagine the circumstances under which Lady Louisa found herself moving to Ford in 1859; recently widowed and childless through fate rather than will, Louisa nonetheless lost no time in commissioning the construction of the school for the benefit of the children whose parents lived and worked on the estate. Her […]
Read moreNow more than ever it seems we are being asked to remember how vital nature and the natural world is to our physical and mental well-being. Being in such a beautiful part of the world means we don’t have to go far off the beaten track to find beauty, peace and tranquillity; I can think […]
Read moreMulti-Skilled Rural Estate Maintenance Operative This is an exciting opportunity to work on a large rural Estate based in North Northumberland (www.ford-and-etal.co.uk) with a portfolio of 200 houses, farmsteads and a fully operational Grade-1 listed castle. We are looking for a multi-skilled tradesperson with construction, building, and joinery experience and a positive can-do attitude, to […]
Read moreAfter mutual consideration, the partnership of Ford & Etal Estates and Cheviot Brewery of the management of The Black Bull, Etal will be coming to a close to allow for a change of direction. This move will enable both parties to concentrate on their core business and The Black Bull pub will shortly be let […]
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