Preston Manor & Gardens
United Kingdom
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1Orientation
Welcome to Preston Manor, a remarkably preserved Edwardian manor house that offers a window into the lives of the Stanford family, who resided here for nearly 150 years. This site is more than just a house; it is a meticulously…
앱에서 듣기2The Entrance and the Stanford Legacy
The main entrance of Preston Manor, modified in 1850 with the addition of a north porch by architect David Bryce, sets the tone for the estate. This is where the public and private worlds of the Stanford family met. …
앱에서 듣기3The Reception Rooms and Social Etiquette
Inside the manor, the reception rooms were the stage for the family's social performances. Ellen Thomas-Stanford personally oversaw every detail to ensure the house ran perfectly. …
앱에서 듣기4Life Below Stairs: The Service Wing
To understand Preston Manor, one must explore the 'engine room'—the service wing. Here, a dedicated staff of cooks, maids, and footmen worked tirelessly to maintain the Stanford lifestyle. …
앱에서 듣기5The Stanford Family in the Great War
The later history of the manor is overshadowed by the tragedies of the Great War. Ellen's grandson, Vere John, a 'fine young man' and the future of the Stanford estate, went to fight in the conflict. …
앱에서 듣기6The Walled Gardens and Gazebos
Exiting the manor, we enter the beautiful walled gardens, which were significantly modified in 1888 by Cecilia Margaret Calendar, a great lover of the outdoors. The gardens were originally designed to be functional, supplying…
앱에서 듣기7Restoration and the Modern Estate
The survival of the Preston Manor gardens is a story of dedication and restoration. By the 1970s, the gardens had become too expensive to maintain and fell into an overgrown state. …
앱에서 듣기8Closing
Our visit to Preston Manor and Gardens has taken us through the layers of a life lived at the height of British social prominence. We have seen the manor as a social machine, a family home, and a site of profound personal tragedy. …
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| 위치 | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| 종류 | 자연 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | 50.8432, -0.1512 |
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