Lady Gosford was the daughter of the Duke of Manchester.

The Duke of Manchester acquired the estate through his marriage to Millicent Sparrow (1798-1848).

Charles was the second son of Robert Montagu, 3rd Duke of Manchester.

Originally a medieval castle but converted into a stately palace, it was the family seat of the Dukes of Manchester from 1615 until 1950.

Together with the 12th Duke of Manchester he set up the Duke's Trust, a charity for children in need.

The current Duke of Manchester lives in California.

The Duke and Duchess of Manchester divorced in 1931.

William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester, was his elder brother.

Through her marriage the lands passed to the Dukes of Manchester.

The Duke of Manchester is the present owner.