Earlier Houses: An earlier house on the other side of the river was abandoned when the current house was built.

Built / Designed For: Lancelot Bathurst

House & Family History: During World War II Franks was used as a maternity home. The House remained a private home until 1980, when it was sold to Findlay Publications Ltd., who restored it for use as their headquarters. In 2005 Franks Hall was sold to Transcribe Thames Group, for their headquarters. When Transcribe Thames was sold in 2011, the House was left vacant.

Country Life: I, 295, 1897. XXXIV, 126 plan, 1913.

House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Grade II

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Frankish family, 13th century until 15th century. Martin family, 15th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Lancelot Bathurst, 16th century; Bathurst family here until 1850s. Robert Bradford, 1861-77. Frederick Power, 1877-83. Vavasour Earle, 1883-1910. Allen Bathurst, Lord Apsley, 1920s. Morris Wheeler, 1930s; Wheeler family here until 1977. Michael Berry, 1977-80.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No