15th Century.

Sir John Gage, born 1479, died 1556.

Purchased the manor of Amyse in 1530, which probably marks the start of building operations at Firle. Recent evidence suggests that the manor house of Amyse forms the nucleus of the present Firle Place.

18th Century.

Sir William Gage, born 1695, died 1744.
Conformed to the Church of England, and was one of the first originators of cricket in Sussex.

18th Century.

William Hall Gage, born 1718, died 1791.

Succeeded to the Gage title and estates in 1754. He held the lucrative position of Paymaster of Pensions between 1755 - 1763, and 1765 - 1782.

18th Century.

b.1761
d.1808
This portrait in chalks by William Lane is in the Ante Room at Firle.

19th Century.

The 5th Viscount Gage spent much of his time and effort having Firle Place refurbished.

17th Century.

Sir Thomas Gage, born 1619, died 1654.

Succeeded his father to Firle as 2nd baronet.
Married Mary Chamberlain, co-heiress of ShireburnCastle in Oxfordshire.

18th Century.

Thomas Gage(1st Viscount). Inherited Firle from his cousin in 1744.

18th Century.

General, the Hon. Thomas Gage, the celebrated General and C-in-C of the British Army in North America.

19th Century.

b.1791
d.1877
Inherited the Viscountcy in 1808. The 4th Viscount was a reactionary Conservative.

20th Century.

Self Portrait by Henry Nicholas Gage, the present and 8th Viscount Gage.