19th century

John Weld, Thomas’s grandson inherited Leagram and lived at the hall. John was an avid collector, artist and historian and he wrote ‘A History of Leagram: The Park and the Manor’ which was published in 1913. He also drew and painted most of the estate buildings in 1839/40, many of which had been re built or re roofed with slates after a 'hurricane' in January 1839 is said to have caused a lot of damage