[4] The formal gardens of Great Fosters were laid out in 1918 by W. H. Romaine-Walker in partnership with Gilbert Henry Jenkins; the pair also extended the house.

His epitaph on his monument in Exeter Cathedral states "He departed this lyfe at Forsters nere Egha(m) in Surrey".

[5] Although not confirmed by Windsor Castle records, it is said that King George III was treated at Great Fosters towards the end of his life.

[5] Early in the 20th century, Great Fosters was owned by Baroness Halkett, Queen Alexandra's lady in waiting.

[8] Elizabeth I’s 1598 crest adorns the entryway of Great Fosters and likely marks the year when the queen visited.

In the summer, she and her court toured the English countryside for months at a time in journeys called "progresses".

As she visited favored members of the nobility, she strengthened alliances and built bonds of mutual indebtedness.