Polesden Lacey (ePub)
(Sprache: Englisch)
A golf course, a pet cemetery and a suite ¬fit for royalty: welcome to Polesden Lacey, former home of the indomitable - and controversial - socialite, Maggie Greville (also known as Mrs Ronnie), and country retreat for the Edwardian era's rich and...
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A golf course, a pet cemetery and a suite ¬fit for royalty: welcome to Polesden Lacey, former home of the indomitable - and controversial - socialite, Maggie Greville (also known as Mrs Ronnie), and country retreat for the Edwardian era's rich and famous.
This guidebook uncovers the life of Mrs Greville and the experiences of those who visited and worked for her at Polesden Lacey. Find out what life was like for her army of servants; marvel at the glittering gold Saloon, where weekend guests were entertained by renowned London acts; and discover what the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) got up to on their honeymoon here.
Additional features include an extensive guide to Polesden Lacey's gardens, and in-depth information on some of Mrs Greville's most important collections, such as her Fabergé objects, and paintings.
This guidebook uncovers the life of Mrs Greville and the experiences of those who visited and worked for her at Polesden Lacey. Find out what life was like for her army of servants; marvel at the glittering gold Saloon, where weekend guests were entertained by renowned London acts; and discover what the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) got up to on their honeymoon here.
Additional features include an extensive guide to Polesden Lacey's gardens, and in-depth information on some of Mrs Greville's most important collections, such as her Fabergé objects, and paintings.
Autoren-Porträt von Simon Ackeroyd, Vicky Bevan
Simon Akeroyd is Head Gardener for the National Trust's English Riviera portfolio, which includes Agatha Christie's Greenway, Coleton Fishacre, Bradley Manor and Compton Castle. He was previously Garden and Countryside manager at Polesden Lacey. He has worked as a Garden Manager for the Royal Horticultural Society and producer for the BBC working across a range of gardening programs. Simon's other titles include The Good Gardener, Shrubs and Small Trees, The Allotment Handbook and Lawns and Ground Cover.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: Simon Ackeroyd , Vicky Bevan
- 2016, 300 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: National Trust (Enterprises) Ltd
- ISBN-10: 1843596083
- ISBN-13: 9781843596080
- Erscheinungsdatum: 01.08.2016
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