The Bannerworth family

Debauched extravagance
The main branch of the Bannerworth family was for a long time notorious for vice and extravagance, leading to a decline in fortunes and the damaging of the family's reputation.

Tragedy
Marmaduke Bannerworth, father to Henry, George, and Flora, was a gambling addict and suicide, who left the estate with heavy debts.

New respectability
The succession of Henry Bannerworth to the role of head of the family marks a new period of respectability for the Bannerworths.

Possible extinction
At the end of Chapter 169, Varney is asked about the Bannerworth family. He replies, 'They are all dead.' This is the novel's last mention of the Bannerworths.

Deceased Members

 * Sir Runnagate Bannerworth
 * Marmaduke Bannerworth
 * Varney (possibly)

Living Members

 * Mrs Bannerworth
 * Flora Bannerworth
 * Henry Bannerworth
 * George Bannerworth

Family Friends

 * Charles Holland
 * Robert Marchdale
 * Admiral Bell
 * Jack Pringle

Bannerworth Properties

 * Bannerworth Hall
 * Bannerworth family vault
 * Deerbrook estate