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| Halton House - The Seat of Alfred Charles de Rothschild |
In the 19th century the Rothschild family family settled in the Vale of Aylesbury - extending into Hertfordshire in the Tring area. One of their slpendid houses, built by Alfred Charles de Rothschild was at Halton, just over the county boundary into Buckinghamshire.
When the First World War broke out Alfred made his couse and grounds available to the army. The initial army camp was used to train soldiers in Kitchiner's new army, but soon became a base for what was to become the Royal Air Force.
There will be an open days on Sunday 10th September between 10 am and 4 pm. Halton House (now the Officers Mess, RAF Halton) will be open providing a rare opportunity to see the interior of Halton House, built by Alfred de Rothschild in 1883, a lasting reminder of Victorian decorative taste.In addition a shuttle bus will run between Halton
House, the Trenchard Museum, (where more can be learnt about the history of the
RAF Station and RAF’s Apprentice Scheme), and the James McCudden Flight Heritage
Centre. Transport will be provided between Halton House and the reconstructed First World War trenches.
Further details about the house can be found
at http://www.haltonhouse.org.uk
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