He also writes about the death of his four-year-old sister Frances, who died unexpectedly when Lee was an infant.
The most notable people connected with The Spinnery were Annie Garnett and her sister Frances.
The dress and bonnet Lily is wearing were made for her by her sister Frances who was an excellent seamstress.
His sister Frances described it: "Although snug, it is very pleasing".
His older sister Frances reports that he was the red-headed scourge of the neighborhood as a child.
In discussing Lee's love of flying, her sister Frances said, "It was the thought of doing something she loved.
His sister Frances also works in cycling, currently as the head of business operations for Team Sky.
His sister Frances said of him that he had a mind like a dictionary and was often in trouble for correcting teachers and other adults.
His sister Frances was the mother of Lady Diana Spencer.
Thomas Brooke seems to have recovered the manor thereafter, as his sister Frances was married there in 1656.