On 30th January 2025 Michael Trevor Barnston gave a superb talk on ‘The Trevor Barnston Family: From the Norman Conquest to the 21st Century’.
Michael spoke about his fascinating family history stretching back to 1066 when Hugh de Berneston settled in the Wirral, in the area of the village of Barnston. Michael can trace his family history in Farndon back to the time of King Edward I who reigned from 1272-1307. During the Civil War, William Barnston, who was an ardent Royalist was captured and imprisoned by the Parliamentarians. The Farndon Obelisk commemorates Roger Barnston who served throughout the Crimean War and died at the siege of Lucknor in india. The landholdings of the Barnston Estate in Hapsford, Churton and Farndon were enhanced through the ages by marriages to local heiresses. Michael mentioned his gardens there where we were able to hold our Summer event last year.
Over the centuries the members of the Trevor Barnston family have been closely involved with the military and public life across the county of Cheshire.
Following Michael’s talk, tea and coffee and cake were served.
