Archive for: September 2015
The kitchen garden at Audley End is a hive of activity during September's apple harvest. From D’Arcy Spice to Knobby Russets, 150 varieties of weird and wonderful heritage apples are grown every year at Audley, cultivated using traditional Victorian gardening techniques. With our annual apple fest...
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One hundred years ago, Cecil Chubb walked into an auction house in Salisbury and walked out as the new owner of Stonehenge. His impulse buy marked a turning point, not just in the ownership of the ancient stones but in the story of how Stonehenge and its surrounding landscape has been cared for and ...
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On 9 September 2015, Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning English monarch in history, breaking Queen Victoria’s record. Who are our other longest-reigning monarchs, how did their reigns change England and Britain, and what can you see of their reigns today?
Queen Victoria - Reigned for...
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Hidden inside our houses and palaces are some of the shiniest treasures you’ll ever see. From gold plated bathrooms to dining rooms adorned with crystals, a visit to our London properties will give you a taste of “bling” across five centuries....
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