Non-Boring History

Non-Boring History

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Non-Boring History
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Tempting Scenes from the Anti-Downton Abbey

Tempting Scenes from the Anti-Downton Abbey

ANNETTE ON THE ROAD When Annette and the Boys Visited a Big Decrepit Mansion Frozen in Time

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Large stone mansion with classical columns
The first thing you notice about Calke Abbey? Ooh, it’s huge and impressive. But then look more closely. It’s a bit overgrown, a bit chipped away, and could desperately use a good clean. What’s the s…

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