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The Old Hall in Rutland: Luxury Living
Explore the exquisite Old Hall in Manton, a stunning luxury home showcasing elegant grounds and rich history in Rutland, currently on the market with Fine & Country In the mid-19th century, Darwin was articulating his theories of evolution in his most famous work, On the Origin of Species. Meanwhile, in Rutland The Heathcote family were evolving one of their most venerable properties, The Old Hall, in Manton. Jacobean in origin, and dating back to 1688, they added a Georgian-style frontage to the property, significantly increasing its size for its future owners. After Sir Gilbert Heathcote’s family moved out, the house passed into the ownership of some eclectic figures, including Caroline Beresford, the eccentric Duchess of Montrose, who circumvented rules on women...
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In the Garden with Bunny
Far from being a time to put your feet up, for keen gardeners autumn presents a good opportunity to put...
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Harmony with the Hornbeams
A magnificent old Hornbeam tree in the client’s garden was the inspiration for Robert Johnson Garden Design’s recent project in...
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Welcome Home to Wingwell Farm…
A beautiful and deceptively large property with a very pretty garden. This month we’re exploring a country home in one of...
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Letting Off Steam
This month the Stapleford Miniature Railway gain an apprentice to help run out their steam locomotive, John H Gretton. It’s...
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Rutland’s Twin Towns
Don’t forget your passport this month as we take a tour around Europe and beyond with Rutland’s twin towns, and...
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Rowing for Amy
This month we’re following the extraordinary journey of Andrew Osborne as he passes the half-way point of an epic 3,000...
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Prints Charming by Angela Harding
A new book by Rutland printmaker and artist Angela Harding is a beautifully illustrated study of the natural world. Here,...
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A Season of Wildlife
Rutland and Stamford comprises towns, villages and vast expanses of countryside in-between, in which a diverse amount of wildlife lives....
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Oh! Christmas Tree
Get ready for the festive ritual of choosing a fresh, beautifully scented tree to decorate your home… this month we...
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Building Burghley’s greatest challenges
Working alongside Burghley’s cross-country course designer Derek di Grazia, it’s Philip Herbert’s job to construct the obstacles for one of...
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New for 2022: Burghley TV
This year’s Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials sees the launch of a brand new digital TV service hosted by Vogue...
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Community Gardening with Root & Branch Out
This month, Root & Branch Out is celebrating the first anniversary of its showground-based kitchen garden, Growers Row. A community...
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Sweet Peas at Easton
Last month saw the presentation of a National Gardens Scheme silver trowel to Sir Fred and Lady Cholmeley who celebrate...
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Making Dairy Fairer
The folks at Rutland’s slaughter-free eco-dairy, Ahimsa, believe there’s a better way to produce milk. As we consume 14bn litres...
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Oakham Canal’s Green Corridor
It’s one of Oakham’s overlooked gems, but Stephanie Ross and Paul Dadford are hoping it won’t remain so for much...
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Enjoying Spring at Kilworth House
Aside from great dining, wonderful live performances and beautiful accommodation, there’s one pre-eminent reason to enjoy a visit to Kilworth...
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Digging up the past…
Rutland enjoyed 15 minutes of fame recently as news of an internationally-significant archaeological find hit the headlines. This month we...
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Bienvenue en Angleterre Versailles!
Inspired by the Royal Palaces of Louis XIV, Ralph – latterly 1st Duke – Montagu returned to England, minded to...
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Carving out a niche
Two Rutland farmers have been – quite literally – carving out a niche for themselves since May 2020 by planting...
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Getting Back to Nature
Just before Covid hit, the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust welcomed its new CEO Tim Graham to his new role....
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Going Wild in Rutland
There’s a whole world out there, with many once-in-a-lifetime moments waiting to be captured on camera and frozen in time...