Orkney was a distinguished general serving under the Duke of Marlborough.

Alexander, a military physician who served under the Duke of Marlborough.

Under the Duke, Giovanni's brothers leased some valuable land from a rural abbey.

Thomas resumed service under the Duke in 1427.

Major development began in the 1820s under the fourth Duke of Newcastle, despite much opposition from locals, who regarded the area as public land.

As a result he served in the British Army under the Duke of Wellington.

His regiment fought under the Duke of Wellington in Spain from 1811 to 1813.

In 1951 the Syon house was opened to the public for the first time under the 10th Duke and Duchess.

Later, in 1995 under the 12th Duke, the family rooms became open to the public as well.

In the campaign of 1813 and 1814 he served with distinction under the Duke of Wellington.