TRANBYCROFT...ACLOSERLOOK

During my days at Tranby, I often stop and pause to take in the beautiful surroundings of our school. I feel incredibly proud and lucky to go to a school with lots of interesting history. Last summer, I attended the school summer fair and went on a historical tour up to the tower and got to see the amazing view from the top. Our very own Mr Stephenson, who is Head of Modern Foreign Languages was the tour guide on the day. It made me fascinated to learn more about the history of Tranby Croft. I recently caught up with Mr. Stephenson to find out more by asking him my top 10 questions

6 My favourite part of Tranby is the main hall with the grand staircase. What is your favourite part of the school?

Top 10 Questions

1.

When was the house built?

The house was built in 1874, which means in 2024 it will have its 150th anniversary

2. Who lived in this beautiful house?

The Wilson family, Arthur and his wife Mary, their 7 children who were Susannah, Ethel, Arthur Stanley, Edward Kenneth, Raymond, Muriel and Clive.

3. What were they famous for in Hull?

The Wilson family were famous because they used to own the largest shipping company in the world. They were very well known in Hull and supported many local charity events and churches. Arthur was the Master of the Holderness Hunt for 25 years, where they hunted for foxes. He was also the Sheriff of Hull, which was a ceremonial role and was a civic honour for important people

4. What 3 words do you think best describe the house? Beautiful, interesting and historic

5. Why does the house have a massive tower and what was it used for?

Arthur Wilson liked to watch his ships go past on the Humber with his telescope.

That is my favourite too because it is an amazing view and also the Drawing Room. There is also a lovely watercolour painting of Tranby Croft in the entrance which was recently painted by Clive Wilson who is the great-grandson of Arthur Wilson

Written by Joshua Year 5