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	Amazon.com: Portrait of England: Treasure Houses & Gardens: DVD: English Chamber Orchestra,Wynton Marsalis,Raymond ...
		England, land of history, beauty, pageantry and legend.
		Portrait of England weaves a lush tapestry of rivers and hills, woodlands and pastures, country and formal gardens, as well as the decorative richness of mansions, castles and country houses.
		This is photography as an Art form and I often play it with the sound turned off, enjoying the silent countryside and the views of England as the music does get tedious afer dozens of replays.
	www.amazon.com /Portrait-England-Treasure-Houses-Gardens/dp/B00003G1FY (0 words)

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		Red House in Bexleyheath in the southern suburbs of London, England is a key building in the history of the Arts and Crafts movement and of 19th century British architecture.
		Wilberforce House is the birth place of William Wilberforce and is located in Kingston upon Hull, England.William Wilberforce was an MP who was influential in the abolition of slavery.
		Harewood House from A Complete History of the County of York by Thomas Allen (1828–30), showing the house before Barry altered the facades and added an extra storey to the pavilions.Harewood House is a country house near Harewood, West Yorkshire, England.
	www.worldhouseinfo.com /england.htm (239 words)

	Country House
		In Britain and Ireland, the term country house generally refers to a large house which was built on an agricultural estate as the private residence of the landowner.
		Most country houses have large grounds comprised of a garden in the immediate vicinity of the house, and a larger park beyond the garden which is grazed by animals, but also has aesthetic and recreational purposes.
		A country house is typically several hundred metres from any other houses, but it may be close to the centre of a village or even close to the centre of a small town.
	www.seattleluxury.com /encyclopedia/entry/country_house (2287 words)

	Chatsworth Garden House at OrchidCharm.com
		Chatsworth House, Derbyshire Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, in the Peak District.
		Chatsworth House Chatsworth House is in my opinion the most magnificent stately home in the country, in a breathtaking setting the finest waterwork in the Garden to have survived from the time.
		Chatsworth House The first house at Chatsworth was started in 1552 by Sir William Cavendish and his wife 'Bess of approach to the house and the formal garden was changed to the.
	www.orchidcharm.com /growing-orchid/chatsworth-garden-house.html (676 words)

	AboutBritain.com - Historic Houses in Heart of England (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Tudor manor is the lived-in medieval manor house of the de Olepennes, dating from 1450 to 1616, with minor early 18th century improvements.
		Stanway House, an outstandingly beautiful example of a Jacobean manor house is situated near Winchcombe in the glorious Gloucestershire countryside and is now the setting for a 300ft single jet gravity fountain - the tallest fountain in Britain.
		Upton House is a late seventeenth century house, built of the mellow local stone, which was remodelled by Walter Samuel, 2nd Viscount Bearstead, after his purchase of the property in 1927.
	www.aboutbritain.com /HHousesHofEngland.htm (1672 words)

	The Treasure Houses of England
		The Treasure Houses of England are nine of the most magnificent palaces, houses and castles in England today.
		One of the most compelling features of the Treasure Houses of England is that they all offer the visitor a living history.
		Visit each of the Treasure Houses of England to fully appreciate their own individualities.
	www.treasurehouses.co.uk (168 words)

	England's Thousand Best Houses - Simon Jenkins - Penguin UK
		Not only does he include a full, rich selection of its great and famous houses and estates, but also presents an eclectic mix from the many thousands of towers, castles, halls, abbeys, cottages, private homes – even schools and prisons – of the country.
		The house was used by Bess's last husband, the Earl of Shrewsbury, to incarcerate Mary Queen of Scots, and was then rebuilt during the 1690s.
		When the house was a girls' school during the Second World War, these rooms were dormitories, surely the most splendid in the land.
	www.penguin.co.uk /nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,0_9780713995961,00.html (1452 words)

	: : Treasurehunting.tv - : Monasteries : :
		Thus the libraries of the monastic houses were rich in treasures of beautifully illuminated manuscripts, which were bound by members of the community.
		On the south side of the cloister-court stood the refectory, a long room in which the monks took their meals; and on the west was a range of buildings the use of which differed in various monasteries, in some for cellars and larders, in others for dormitories.
		The abbot's lodging was a fine house, consisting of hall, chambers, kitchen, buttery, and cellars, capable of entertaining a large number of guests, and frequently stood on the east side of the chapter-house quite separate from the other buildings.
	www.treasurehunting.tv /Monasteries.htm (4223 words)

	Harewood House Online: The Treasure House of England
		Harewood House is one of ten Treasure Houses of England, recognised as England's finest historic houses, most of which are still lived in, and loved, by the families who have owned them for generations.
		All the houses are open for your enjoyment and are home to major collections of fine art and antique furnishings.
		Every aspect of the greatness of England's heritage is represented at the Treasure Houses, with each house surrounded by extensive parkland and gardens which contain plenty to see and do for all the family.
	www.harewood.org /thouses.shtml (165 words)

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		The Treasue Houses Of England: This is an opportunity to explore the treasures and histories of ten of England's most splendid houses; and to meet the aristocrats whose families have for centuries made them their homes.
		The Treasure Houses Of England are set in magnificent landscapes created in the most beautiful parts of the English countryside.
		Treasure Gardens: In the company of gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh, here is a chance to savour the genius of Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, the 18th century landscape artist whose legacy includes the gardens and grounds of both Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire and the magnificent Chatsworth in Derbyshire.
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	Sheffield City Guide \| England-Asia Travel \| Holidays \| Tours (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Sheffield is a city that is steeped with the history of steelmaking in England.
		The city is located towards the centre of England in the county of South Yorkshire.
		Chatsworth House is located right at the border of Sheffield and in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
	www.1asiatravel.com /sheffield.html (1401 words)

	Warwick — A Journey into Medieval England
		The Warwickshire Museum, in the heart of town, houses archaeology, geology and natural history exhibits.
		Warwick Castle was a member of the Treasure Houses of England, a heritage consortium founded by ten of the foremost stately homes in England still in private ownership with the aim of marketing and promoting themselves as tourist venues.
		Other towers, the curtain walls where archers stood watch, the mill and engine house, and the gardens during warmer months all lend different views or one family, one location and much history during your visit.
	www.travellady.com /Issues/March07/3944Warwick.htm (848 words)

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		Although the family owned many houses, Wilton was their main country seat, and it is believed that Mary often wrote here, and Sidney is believe to have written some of his Arcadia here.
		The house is sparse on artifacts relating to the Countess, although this may be due to the fire.
		The contents of the house do include a painting of The Death of Sir Philip Sidney at the Battle of Zutphen in 1586, and a lock of Queen Elizabeth's hair with a poem by Sidney.
	www.mcgurr.com /Wilton.htm (867 words)

	A Circle Around London - photos of England on Worldisround
		England - travel photos - This is the second week of a 2 week trip to the England.
		This is the second week of a 2 week trip to the England.
		I feel that you hae taken the time to show England as we who live here would like it to be shown to a prospective tourist.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/12586/index.html (517 words)

	Beaulieu, Hampshire at AllExperts
		The house was extended in the 16th century, and again in the 19th century, and is today a fine example of a gothic country house.
		Although still home to the current Lord and Lady Montagu, parts of the house and gardens are open daily to the public.
		It is a member of the Treasure Houses of England consortium.
	en.allexperts.com /e/b/be/beaulieu,_hampshire.htm (325 words)

	: : Treasurehunting.tv - : THE EXPANSION OF ENGLAND : :
		It is free and it's intention is to bring all treasure hunters around the world together.
		sit in the House of Lords nor seek election to the House of Commons.
		House of Lords, and a hundred Irish members in the House of Commons.
	www.treasurehunting.tv /THE_EXPANSION_OF_ENGLAND.htm (3752 words)

	tt england
		Not far away is the Earl of Pembroke’s Wilton House, a magnificent estate where the Allied forces drafted the plan for World War II’s Normandy invasion.
		Visit Blenheim Palace, one of the magnificent "Treasure Houses of England:’ with thousands of acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.
		Travel to Oxford, England’s oldest university city, where a local expert will introduce you to the spired buildings, museums, churches and colleges.
	www.allinclusivetours.net /tt_england.htm (1170 words)

	London's Treasures and Treasure Hunters (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Treasure hunters who visit England, as we all should, can find treasure in museums, shops and open-air markets.
		We do go with a plan and research prices in the U.S. and at English dealers before we take our treasure hunting to street in the open markets where the best values are found.
		If you can’t find treasure in London, you are not looking, and if your lucky you’ll come home with a very special item that will make your shopping trip memorable.
	www.finetravel.com /europe/englandbritishisles/londontreasures.htm (457 words)

	Portrait of England: Treasure Houses and Gardens (1989) (V) (Site not responding. Last check: )
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		Portrait of England: Treasure Houses and Gardens (1989) (V)
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	Amazon.co.uk: Treasure Houses Of England / Treasure Gardens: DVD: Tom Conti
		Buy this item with Treasures Of The Trust DVD ~ Robert Hardy today!
		'The Treasure Houses Of England' features a visual journey through ten of England's greatest historic houses: Beaulieu, Chatsworth, Warwick Castle, Blenheim Palace, Castle Howard, Harewood House, Leeds Castle, Longleat, Wilton House and Woburn Abbey.
		Treasures Of The Trust DVD ~ Robert Hardy
	www.amazon.co.uk /Treasure-Houses-England-Gardens/dp/B000BMUVWE (277 words)

	Bob & Emily's England 2005 Trip - Overview
		On this trip, we were able to visit the Treasure Houses of England that we had not visited on earlier trips as well as revisit some.
		Additionally, the list of houses has changed over the 23 years that we have been traveling to England.
		While one could purchase the pass in England, we find that time is too valuable and we also find the booklet that comes with the pass to be a very helpful planning tool.
	home.comcast.net /~enbbailey/travel/uk2005 (697 words)

	Tyler Museum of Art - News
		Chatsworth, recognized as one of England’s leading “Treasure Houses,” has been the country estate of the Cavendish family—the Dukes and Duchesses of Devonshire—since the mid-16th century.
		She is a member of the executive committee of the French Porcelain Society, a trustee of the New Towner Cultural Centre in Eastbourne, East Sussex, U.K., and is a director of the Kenya board of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.
		She also founded The Charleston Trust in 1980, established to save Charleston Farmhouse in Sussex, England, which has been called “one of the most difficult and imaginative feats of restoration current in Britain.” The house, contents and garden were opened to the public in 1986.
	www.tylermuseum.org /press_ChLecture.htm (546 words)

	Class Acts : Condé Nast Traveler on Concierge.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Nick Trend traces the roots of a raft of masterpieces—literary and cinematic—to spectacular houses in the shires.
		Chatsworth, it has to be said, is exceptional in its scale and ambition: The main house alone has 297 rooms, the formal gardens cover a hundred acres, and the landscaped park is ten times larger than that.
		These really are the treasure houses of England, enduring symbols of the former power of the aristocracy.
	www.concierge.com /cntraveler/articles/detail/?articleId=1117&pageNumber=1 (1050 words)

	AGENCY CATALOGUE - HOME / GARDENING
		Exbury Gardens are situated on the south coast of England and are one of the largest and most colourful gardens in the country.
		A very special program exploring the house and gardens of Chartwell in Kent, the former home of Sir Winston Churchill for more than forty years. Presented by Churchill's daughter, Lady Soames.
		The grandest country house in all England set in more than 1000 acres of glorious Derbyshire countryside.
	www.canamedia.com /catalogue_agency_10.html (645 words)

	Fodor's Travel Guides \| Forums Messages \| gardens, historic houses and b&b's
		the enjoy england one is accommodation that has been checked and graded, so you have some independence there at least.
		My innumerable ancestors are spread throughout England, with a few in Wales, so we thought we'd visit ancestral sites that happened to be close to garden/historic house destinations.
		Westonbert in Tetbury, Gloucestershire is an arboretum rather than a garden but has a magnificent collection of rhododendrons which could be in their prime in May. We were there in the fall a few years ago - too early for the splendor of the maples.
	www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=2&tid=34967243&numresponses=26&start=0 (2548 words)

	Search Results for treasure houses of britain - Direct Textbook (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Country House Treasures of Britain by Arthur Foss
		The history and treasures of Wilton House,: Home of the Earls of Pembroke and Montgomery for over 400 years (Pride of Britain series) by Reginald Herbert Pembroke
		The treasure houses of England : a view of eight great country estates by Earl A. Beesley
	www.directtextbook.com /search.php?qauthor=&qtitle=&qkeywords=&q=-treasure-houses-of-britain&page=2 (424 words)

	Christie's - Important English Furniture & Carpets
		This magnificent bookcase, designed by Robert Adam and supplied by the celebrated Berkeley Square cabinet-makers William and John Linnell, was commissioned in 1760 by the connoisseur, Sir Nathaniel Curzon, 5th Baronet (1726-1804) for his wife, Lady Caroline's apartment at his 'pleasant seat' Kedleston Hall, one of England's greatest treasure houses.
		It was delivered in June 1761 when it was referred to as 'Lady Scarsdale's Bookcase', celebrating her husband's elevation as Baron Scarsdale two months earlier.
		Lord Scarsdale recorded in 1769 the house and its contents in his Catalogue of Pictures, Statues etc., and this bookcase is the only piece of mahogany furniture, that he included, clearly demonstrating the very high esteem in which he held it.
	www.christies.com /promos/jun05/7064/specialist.asp (796 words)

	SIGIR 2004 - Registration
		'The home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire is one of the treasure houses of England, set in the heart of Derbyshire's Peak District National Park.
		Visitors see the grandest and most magnificent rooms in the house, filled with examples of superb craftsmanship and treasures collected over five centuries.
		There is a 105 acre garden with world famous waterworks and visitors are welcome to walk, picnic and play here and in the 1000 acre park.
	www.sigir.org /sigir2004/registration.htm (356 words)

	Warwick Castle
		Then see preparations for the battle taking place in Kingmaker.
		See the aristocratic splendour of the State Rooms, Great Hall and Royal Weekend Party and discover how electricity was generated in the Mill and Engine House.
		Stunning views of the Castle from the Towers and Ramparts and 60 acres of Grounds and Gardens to explore.
	www.treasurehouses.co.uk /houses/warwickcastle.htm (0 words)

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