Foremarke Hall

's son Francis Burdett by Francis Cotes in 1764. He is the father of Sir Francis Burdett and was never a baronet as he died before Sir Robert did.]] Foremarke Hall was commissioned to be built as a stately home in 1760 by Sir Robert Burdett for his son Francis Burdett (not to be confused with the latter's son Sir Francis Burdett). The architect was David Hiorns, a famous architect then whose architectural firm in London still thrives today. -Portrait of a very young Sir Francis Burdett.]] According to a directory published in 1846, the hall was "erected about the year 1762" by Sir Robert Burdett (4th Bart. of Foremark), replacing an earlier house on the site, and making it one of the oldest…

Repton Prep, housed in Foremarke Hall and its grounds, is a school for boys and girls, day and boarding, from ages 3–13. Founded in 1940 to meet the schooling and boarding needs caused by the Second World War, it was originally established in 1940 at "The Cross" in Repton with just eight boys. In 1942 it moved to Latham House, which was part of Repton School. By the end of the War there were over 100 boys in the prep school, but as the senior school numbers increased the prep school was in danger of being closed or squeezed out. Fortunately Foremarke Hall became available. <blockquote> "The army moved out of Foremarke Hall in 1946 and Repton school moved in 1947, renting the building from…