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Object in focus – Renaissance basil pot
Tue 24 Sep 2019
This basil pot has been on display since 1997 in Waddesdon’s Smoking Room, on loan from the Rothschild family, but has now been given to the National Trust through the Acceptance in Lieu Scheme, mak…
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Peaceful places in the gardens
Mon 1 Jul 2019
There are endless secluded spots hidden around Waddesdon’s grounds. Take some time to unwind and explore a garden steeped in history.
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Lord Rothschild: my Jewish roots
Mon 24 Jun 2019
Lord Jacob Rothschild has never been a man to rest on his laurels. Now his eye is firmly focused on Waddesdon, and his family’s legacy to Israel and the wider Jewish community.
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When Queen Victoria came to Waddesdon
Thu 23 May 2019
On Wednesday 14 May 1890, Queen Victoria journeyed to Buckinghamshire for a much anticipated outing to Waddesdon. As we approach her 200th birthday, and celebrate 129 years since her visit, we look ba…
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Candles and Colour in the Garden
Fri 3 May 2019
Early May is one of the many moments to enjoy colours in the gardens at Waddesdon.
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Butrint: preserving a historic site
Tue 22 Jan 2019
Giulia Vollono introduces us to her work at Windmill Hill, where she is working to bring Butrint the attention it deserves, by digitally archiving the documents of the Butrint Foundation.
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