Framley Parsonage · Character
Old Mr. Gresham
Father of Frank Gresham, a retired squire.
minor
Also known as old Mr. Gresham of Greshamsbury
First appearance: xxviii dr thorne
Old Mr. Gresham shows up with force in South Audley Street. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Recalled as having suffered in the same room; his story illustrates the room's reputation for financial ruin.
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- Gresham Family and Status
- Financial and Political Entanglements
- Framley Village and Clergy
- Robarts Family and Political Figure
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