Sir Francis Bacon
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1509-1532
of new the Manor of Chanonbury of Islington
which belonged to the Canons of this house "
The Tower is part of Bolton's building".
1530-1569
After the dissolution of the monasteries,
Canonbury was occupied by various Court favourites, amongst whom were
Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, John Dudley, Earl of
Warwick and afterwards Duke of Northumberland; and
Thomas, Lord Wentworth.
1570
Canonbury was acquired by
Sir John Spencer, Lord Mayor of London 1594-1595.
Sir John made many improvements, the fine panelling of the
Spencer and Compton Oak Rooms are his work
1599
Sir John Spencer's daughter and heiress, Elizabeth, married
the second Lord Compton, afterwards first Earl of Northampton. Tradition
says that they eloped, Elizabeth concealed in a baker's basket, and
her lover disguised as a baker's boy.
1610
1616-1625
then Attorney General.
1625
Canonbury House was leased to Sir Thomas Coventry,
afterwards Lord Keeper.
1649-1660
During the Commonwealth the third Earl of Northampton
lived mainly at Canonbury.
1685
died at Canonbury.Thereafter, and during
the 18th century, the Tower and
adjoining buildings were let as apartments.
1762-1764
on the second floor of the Tower.
1770-1780
and replaced by "elegant new villas"
now numbers 1- 5 Canonbury Place.
1887-1940
Canonbury Tower was occupied as a club for the
estate tenants. The building was restored
by the fifth Marquess of Northampton in 1908.
Canonbury Tower was occupied as a Youth Centre
by boys on the estate
1952
Tavistock Repertory Company.
1991
conference centre, ideal for training,
meetings and all corporate events.
Lord Wentworth
Thomas Cromwell