Ferrers purchased the painting for £210, but the 6th Earl sold it at an auction.

Guide to British Theatres 1750-1950, Earl, John and Michael Sell pp.

The Earl first sold this land for development in 1825, but planning and building was slow, and the sale was not completed until 1873.

In 1890, the 14th Earl of Dalhousie, who owned the land, sold the links to the local authority.

In January 1989, Earl sold his 50% ownership in the company to Mack.

When he finished, his wife said weakly, "Earl, for God's sake, don't sell the horses.

In 1604, the Earl sold it to Richard Molyneux of Sefton at a cost of £1,100.

Shortly thereafter financial difficulties forced the 8th and last Earl to sell the estate to the Irish State.

In 1641 The Earl of Bedford sold the property to the Pate family.

The Earl removed monuments from both the churchyard and the church, demolished the church building and sold its peal of five bells.