Minding the manor

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A brief history along with the description of Houghton, the Britain's most storied and one of the most beautiful estates is presented. Sir Robert Walpole, BritainEs first prime minister built Houghton whereas the owner Cholomondeley is recasting it as a twenty first century palace.

Author: Bowles, Hamish
Manors

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Gardens of earthly delights

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A photographer and a well known writer designer traveled all through Great Britain to explore and unearth the best gardens or cultivated spots. According to the duo Britishers have a great sense of gardening and spend a lot of time and energy in cultivating their gardens.

Author: Bowles, Hamish
Public affairs, Media coverage, Nature photography, Gardens

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To the manor born

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Sofka Zinovieff inherited the English countryside manor, Faringdon House, and lives there with her husband, Vassilis, and infant daughter. The house is filled with curious furnishings and eccentric memories, and Kinovieff considers the unusual house her home.

Author: Bowles, Hamish
Oxfordshire, England, Historic sites, Mansions

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Design and construction
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