The Duchess of Devonshire's Gossip Guide to the 18th Century

L ady Hester Stanhope was not a woman to hold her tongue, which was only more apparent when her doctor (and close friend) released he...

Location: Lincolnshire Famous Inhabitants: Albinia Hobart, Countess of Buckinghamshire Website: http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/Detai...

A s we all know the Duke of Devonshire was the definition of socially awkward.  We also know he  preferred the company of dogs to men ( no...

T his weekend I had the pleasure of visiting Wimpole Estate which was all decked out for Christmas.  Construction begun on the house in 164...