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Crompton and Fawkes

Posted on 21/01/2017 by The Gardens Trust

Wentworth Castle in Yorkshire boasts a magnificent Victorian conservatory behind the main 18thc building.   It was built in 1885-6 by Crompton & Fawkes, an Essex-based company who were one of the leading manufacturers of horticultural buildings in Britain at the … Continue reading →

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Wentworth Castle – the feud continued

Posted on 11/06/2016 by The Gardens Trust

Wentworth Castle, one of the products of the acrimonious family feud discussed in last week’s post, is one of the wonders of Yorkshire, indeed of the whole country. Now a grade 1 listed mansion and a Grade 1 listed landscape, … Continue reading →

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The Wentworth Feud…

Posted on 04/06/2016 by The Gardens Trust

It’s rare that family disputes give rise to anything positive but Wentworth Castle is the  exception that proves the rule.  The story might appear a bit confusing but it’s a pretty impressive piece of trying to outdo your rivals and … Continue reading →

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