Join Julie Montagu, American Viscountess, as I visit Hugh and Lara Crossley, Lord and Lady Somerleyton, for a fascinating conversation at Somerleyton Hall—one of the finest Victorian stately homes in the country.
With its Jacobean origins transformed into a breathtaking Italianate masterpiece by Prince Albert’s star sculptor John Thomas, Somerleyton Hall is steeped in history. The Clock Tower by Vulliamy even competed to be Britain’s most famous landmark—losing out to what is now Big Ben!
Beyond its grand façade, this estate holds nearly 900 years of history, from powerful past owners to its role as a filming location for The Crown, where it stood in for Sandringham during Season 4’s dramatic retelling of Charles and Diana’s turbulent relationship.
Join me as I sit down with Lord and Lady Somerleyton to discuss what it takes to preserve and sustain such an extraordinary estate in the modern world.
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We’re raising funds to restore an 18th-century Brussels tapestry, part of Mapperton’s historic collection. Featuring a vibrant peacock, fountain, and boy riding a fish, this masterpiece has suffered centuries of wear and tear. With your support, we can preserve its beauty and legacy for future generations.
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Every donation helps, and exclusive rewards are available for supporters, including a digital certificate, postcards, limited-edition prints, and an embroidery kit designed by the Royal School of Needlework. Let’s save this stunning piece of history together!
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