Clive Aslet

The atmosphere of a historic country house cannot be bought

Paintings, books and treasures collected by the same family over centuries give a historical depth that no modern plutocrat can recreate

Painting of a bedroom at Knole, Kent, by James Holland. [Getty Images] 
issue 29 June 2024
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  • The British Country House Revival

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    Boydell Press, pp. 250, £75

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