One of the documents I was privileged to queue with the bankruptcy file of Richard Nevill, brother of Lord William Beauchamp Nevill. he was declared bankrupt in 1926 and all of his creditors had to write a individual claim against his remaining wealth . What is fascinating is that he openly admits in his documents that his bankruptcy was due to overspending and living an extravagant lifestyle. He was still ordering hand embroidered socks and sending gifts to the Palace and other royals
Lord Richard's signature
Lord Richard's signature
I find his name fascinating. Did the whole family live beyond their means?
ReplyDeleteSome of the family did. Those siblings that displeased his father were cut off. The entire estate also went to the eldest brother, so some were left with very little. A problem in a lot of aristocratic families. They were not supposed to work but were them forced to live of the largesse of others and present an image of wealth at the same time
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