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Raynham Hall
Raynham Hall, in Norfolk, is still home to Lord and Lady Townshend, and recently we were lucky enough to visit! We had no idea what to expect, so drove up the sweeping drive, through the Raynham Estate, and parked up. Almost instantly, the front door opened, and out bounded two Jack Russells to welcome us into this historic home. Before the tour began, Lord Townshend provided us with an introduction to the history of Raynham Hall, its construction,…
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Houghton Hall
Houghton Hall stands as a proud testament to the achievements of the Walpole family and their descendants. Sir Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford was an extraordinary figure and the first de facto British Prime Minister. He built this house in the space of 13 years and saw it not just as a house for family living, but as a centre for sporting life, riotous political entertaining, and splendid parade. As visitors, we can now enjoy, from the…