 In 1884, a family entrance hall was added to the north face, and a smoking room to the extreme west of the family wing; and electricity was installed in the hall.During the later part of the 19th century Wilbraham Egerton, 1st Earl Egerton, hosted large house parties in the hall.Eminent guests included the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1887, and at later dates the Shah of Persia and the Crown Prince of Siam.