BURLINGTON — The connection between horse farms in Boone County and the England family of Burlington is well-documented.

        Charles and Phyllis Tattershall England founded the first Little Britain Farm in 1962. The current 92-acre Little Britain Farm III features a museum, 90 rental stalls for boarding horses, a riding school, indoor and outdoor arenas and several riding trails.

        In addition to his love of horses, Mr. England was a dedicated collector of antiques and artifacts from around the world. In 1989, he built “The Carriage House” to display his extensive collection. Antique clocks from around the world, tools, furniture and American Stone Age relics are among the many exhibits, in addition to several restored buggies and carriages. Soon to be added are several antique automobiles.

        An example of the diversity of this museum's collection is a display of items recovered from the British warship, H.M.S. Invincible, that sank off the coast of England in 1758 after running aground on a sandbar.

        After Charles England passed away in 1997, the family opened the Carriage House to the public. Tours of the stables and museum are available and the “Great Room” is available as a banquet/reception hall. The Country Store Gift Shop features many items for horse lovers.

        Today, a new generation of equestrians are carrying on the family tradition. Phyllis England's three grandchildren own and show their own horses. For information call (859) 586-7990.

        Now and Then, a look at historic places in Northern Kentucky, is published on Sundays in The Kentucky Enquirer. If there is a place you would like to see featured, call 578-5555.
       

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