Director/PDMR Shareholding

THE THROGMORTON TRUST PLC

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS/PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY AND CONNECTED PERSONS

In accordance with the provisions of the Model Code (the "Code"), The
Thorgmorton Trust PLC (the "Company") hereby announces that clearance has been
granted under paragraph 4 of the Code for Mr Stobart, a non executive director
of the Company to participate in the BlackRock Investment Trusts Savings Plan
(the "Savings Plan"). In accordance with the terms of the Savings Plan, Mr
Stobart will purchase shares in the Company on a monthly basis through a
regular direct debit.

The first share purchase will be undertaken on, or around 25 October 2010
following which an announcement will be made in accordance with DTR3.1.

Kerry V Higgins
Company Secretary
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
Tel: [phone]

Date: 12 October 2010