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Secrets of Waddesdon
Wed 14 Mar 2018
With the second series of Channel 5's Secrets of the National Trust we wanted to delve into our history and stories from the archives and reveal some of Waddesdon's own secrets.
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The Real Ferdinand de Rothschild
Mon 12 Mar 2018
The invitation for Waddesdon to be part of the Channel 5 series Secrets of the National Trust was exciting on lots of levels, but particularly because it encouraged us to look at the place and its sto…
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Discovering Waddesdon’s secrets through its archives
Mon 12 Mar 2018
Our archives hold many hidden stories, some of which are revealed in Secrets of the National Trust.
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Votes for Waddesdon Women?
Tue 6 Feb 2018
Our Head Archivist takes a look back at the key women of Waddesdon and their political opportunities 100 years since some women were given the right to vote.
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A Waddesdon love story?
Thu 1 Feb 2018
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching we’ve been reminiscing about Waddesdon’s very own love story; Jack and Elsie’s’ letters.
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Waddesdon letters: war and weather
Wed 26 Jul 2017
Samuel Johnson once said 'In a man’s letters his soul lies naked' and it's certainly the case that a person's letters often tell you more about their thoughts, feelings and opinions than anything el…
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