Currently under review – we will update as soon as we are able.

The ‘Friends of St. Mary’s’ existed from 1991 – 2024, working to raise funds to support the maintenance of this remarkable historic house, its contents and extensive gardens. They were motivated by helping ensure that the whole of the St Mary’s Estate can continue to be enjoyed by the public and they can learn about its incredible history and royal connections.

They helped celebrate the dedicated achievements of the current owners, Peter Thorogood and Roger Linton, who purchased the house in 1984 with the specific mission of restoring it and ensuring it is kept open to the public. They did so by undertaking major restoration works and significantly enhancing the Estate, by adding their important private collections, they were subsequently each awarded MBE’s for their efforts by Queen Elizabeth II.

The ‘Friends’ have previously been instrumental in raising funds for important restoration projects through both membership subscriptions and organising events and functions.  Some of the projects supported include:

• the installation of a shutting window
• reinstatement of the blocked-up window in the east facade
• display cases for the collections held at St. Mary’s
• the rebuilding of the main Music Room window
• a new Music Room roof
• New bookshelves designed by Roger Linton for the Music Room
• Initial restoration of the Victorian Glass House (although now further work is required)

The current status and position of the previous ‘Friends’ is currently under discussion

We will update as the situation become clearer.

However, restoration work is an ongoing task at St Mary’s.

Your help and support for St Mary’s Bramber remains urgently needed!

To discuss becoming a Volunteer at St Mary’s email: info@stmarysbramber.co.uk

Please email St Mary’s Bramber at info@stmarysbramber.co.uk for any updates about the ‘Friends’