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East comes West

Posted on 08/09/2018 by The Gardens Trust

Dr Johnson wrote in 1738 : “There are few nations in the world more talked of, or less known than the Chinese.” He was reflecting on the latest book about China to be published, one which Patrick Conner in Oriental Architecture in the … Continue reading →

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Broughton Castle

Posted on 22/04/2017 by The Gardens Trust

Tucked away in beautiful countryside just a couple of miles from Banbury is one of the most perfect houses in the country: Broughton Castle. The Historic England site description does nothing to convey the surprise the visitor gets when they turn … Continue reading →

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A Garden of surprises: Upton House

Posted on 10/12/2016 by The Gardens Trust

Upton is a surprise: let me correct that, Upton is a series of surprises. I happened to be passing reasonably close by and was looking for somewhere to break the journey. So I checked the flash new National Trust website to … Continue reading →