THE HON. HEDLEY VICKERS STRUTT, BORN 1915, MANOR VAUGHAN HOUSE, CARRIGART (Part 2)

In the second recording, Hedley Strutt discusses his great friendship with the late Terence O’Neill. Religion and politics are also discussed at length as is his title and patronage. The family lineage is traced and discussion on the reasons for his family’s relocation to Ireland takes place, relating to the importance of sea routes around the North of Ireland in former times. The size and management of the estate in earlier days are recalled as are the tenants on the estate. Hedley Strutt was born and brought up in England and arrived to live permanently in Ireland in 1950, and he talks about his relationships and friendships with the local people.