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‘An agreeable surprise’ – the country house and garden sculpture

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Matthew Beckett - The Country Seat

The country house has long been at a nexus of art, display and tourism with the treasures, mainly statues, collected by the owner shown in a grand gallery which often formed one of the main staterooms. Whereas the house provided … Continue reading →

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A country seat of learning: Wispers, Sussex

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Matthew Beckett - The Country Seat

There has been a long tradition of country houses being converted to schools. Indeed, the practice has saved many hundreds from being demolished all together, denying us today the pleasure of houses such as Stowe and Bryanston. In recent years … Continue reading →

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‘An agreeable surprise’ – the country house and garden sculpture

A country seat of learning: Wispers, Sussex

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