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Olympic Lord Burghley
It’s the Olympic performance which inspired a nation and the film Chariots of Fire, released 40 years ago, too. This month we find out more about the 6th Marquess of Exeter and how he competed in the Olympics then sought to unite Europe by bringing the first post-war games to Britain… Should you let the truth get in the way of a good story? I must confess there have been moments when I’ve embellished in print for the purpose of spinning a good yarn, and the film director David, Lord Puttnam, appeared similarly minded when he directed the film Chariots of Fire, which was released 40 years ago. The film ostensibly featured the 6th Marquess of Exeter David George Brownlow...
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Stamford in Six Buildings…
In a town with 600 listed buildings, how do you pick the most interesting…? Author Chris Davies’s book might help....
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Miranda Rock’s Stamford
A Personal Tour Of Stamford By Miranda Rock House Director Of Burghley House How long have you been in Stamford...
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Dining Out at The Crown
This month we’re enjoying a new menu and a new dining room too, at one of Stamford’s most popular and...
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The Interview: Anne Davies
The familiar face of the BBC’s evening news, Anne Davies is in a privileged position to see the best and...
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A Warm Welcome for Bishop Debbie
Last month saw a warm welcome for Bishop Debbie Sellin at Peterborough Cathedral as the 39th Bishop of Peterborough was...
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Enjoying Milly’s Bistro at The William Cecil
A brand new dining experience in one of Stamford’s most venerable hotels. Milly’s is now open at The William Cecil providing...
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Weddings in Stamford: Alison & Peter
This month we’re celebrating the Stamford wedding of Alison and Peter Frampton who married in the town’s All Saints Church...
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Stamford’s Poet Laureate
Stamford is looking for a new poet laureate for 2025/2026, and with great responsibility comes great joy, says the current...
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Stamford’s Matty Edgell on The Great British Bake-off
This month Matty Edgell launches his baking academy, with a goal to empower people to get into the kitchen and...
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Restaurants in Stamford: The Olive Branch
As 2024 draws to a close, so too does the 25th anniversary year of The Olive Branch at Clipsham, a...
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Christmas at Burghley House
As the festive season approaches, we’re reflecting on the success and the appeal of Burghley House’s Christmas Fair, organised in...
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Restaurants near Stamford: The Red Lion
A traditional pub restaurant with a lovely friendly feel continues to impress all year round. And now there’s a new offering...
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Enjoying Quality Coffee in Stamford
Stamford’s Crispin and Juliet Moger (and their four-legged friends!) are on a mission to transform your morning coffee from the...
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Restaurants in Stamford & Rutland: Hambleton Hall
Fresh awards and the prospect of Aaron Patterson’s spring menus ensure there is a sufficient justification for a return visit to...
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Restaurants in Stamford: The Good Food Awards
The Finch’s Arms, Hambleton If you were to run a lovely country pub restaurant offering excellent two AA-rosette dining and...
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Dining Out at the Bull & Swan
Congratulations to the team at Stamford’s Bull & Swan who are celebrating an impressive recent win. The Great British Pub...
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Stamford History: Tailoring the Town
Stamford historian Philippa Massey presents her latest talk in April, the fourth in her series about the town’s bygone artisans...
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The History of Brown’s Hospital
This year represents 550 years since the founding of Browne’s Hospital on Stamford’s Broad Street. The almshouses are a Grade...
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Spring Events at Burghley House
As the morning sun breaks through misty winter skies, Burghley House looks as enchanting as ever, promising a year of...
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Property in Stamford: Riverbanks in Tinwell
As new year approaches, Claire and Steve are mulling over a Hogmanay-themed get-together with their neighbours. They’ll have little choice...
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Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2024
From Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th September, Defender Burghley Horse Trials will return to the parkland of Stamford’s Burghley House....
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Interior Designers in Stamford: Hunters
Helping clients to articulate their interior design ambitions, this month we take a look at the latest work of Hunters...
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Private GP Service at Fitzwilliam Hospital
Professional, personalised and convenient. This month we meet the GPs behind Peterborough-based Ramsay Fitzwilliam Hospital’s range of Private GP Services...
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Charitable Legacies with Stamford’s Buckles Law
Many charities depend on the generosity of individuals who wish to remember their cause in their wills. Across borders the...
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Stamford Schools & Colleges
Our roundup of the best independent schools, colleges and childcare providers across Rutland, Stamford and the surrounding area Uppingham School...
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Stamford Garden Centre
With everything to ensure you can create a cosy winter, The Stamford Garden Centre & Café provides stoves, sofas, its...
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Stamford MP Alicia Kearns at Hambleton Hall
Guests joined Stamford & Rutland’s MP Alicia Kearns and Tim & Stefa Hart of Hambleton Hall recently for dinner with...
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Live music with Stamford’s Vision Live at Rutland Hall
Rutland Hall Hotel hosted the first of what we hope will be a regular calendar of live music events recently,...
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Dinosaurs in Stamford?
Remains of the world’s first pterosaur from the Middle Jurassic period uncovered at Grange Top quarry adjacent to Ketton’s cement...
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Copthill Parents Ball
Around 150 attendees enjoyed a drinks reception followed by canapes and dancing until the early hours to music from DJ...
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Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2023
The Defender Burghley Horse Trials returns to the parkland of Stamford’s Elizabethan stately home this month, with another three rounds...
