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Provenance: Captain John Urry RV or RN of Yarmouth, son of Captain David Urry
The Urrys were thought to be one of the oldest families on the Isle of White, boasting a heritage that could be traced back to the 13th century. Captain John Urry had a house on South St in Yarmouth and documents show that he owned the cliffs around Freshwater in the late 18th century. The white sand which was mined there, was sent to London, Worcester and Bristol for porcelain and glass manufacture.
In retirement, Urry was was renowned for his hospitality. According to local legend he was reprimanded by the Admiralty for consistently delaying HM ships which were anchored off his property while he entertained their respective crew and officers. After his death, his house at Yarmouth was leased to Chief Constructor of the Navy, Sir William Symonds.