The Homestead

The Homestead was built in 1773 by William Mercer, a saddler and harness maker from Harlaston and remained in the control of the Mercer family for the next 234 years.  It was a saddle and harness-maker’s workshop; farm; turnpike tollgate, grocery store; off-license and home. A local Author John Birch has written a book about the Homestead and the male linage of the Mercer family, and has kindly allowed the book to be accessed here (link to the book will follow).