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Upon the recommendation of a friend, Natalia and I decided to visit the magnificent grounds at Wrest Park. At this English Heritage site, we were treated to beautiful landscaped gardens, lakes, and an opulent mansion reminiscent of The Palace of Versailles outside Paris. The site was owned and occupied by the de Grey family during the 19th century, and has been recently restored to its former glory. The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly and we thank them for a lovely day out.Alas, the blue skies were a little shy this weekend, so I have rendered some of the images in black and white to provide a more classic look. I hope the photos encourage you to make your own visit to this wonderful place and perhaps to become a member of English Heritage.

The Mansion.

The Mansion.

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The Italian Garden, created by Earl de Grey and his wife Henrietta.

The Italian Garden, created by Earl de Grey and his wife Henrietta.

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Tulips in the Italian Garden.

Tulips in the Italian Garden.

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The French Garden behind the Mansion.

The French Garden behind the Mansion.

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The Bridge.

The Bridge.

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Corner of The Chinese Temple.

Corner of The Chinese Temple.

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The Pavilion.

The Pavilion.

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The ceiling of the Pavilion.

The ceiling of the Pavilion.

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Natalia walking in the woods.

Natalia walking in the woods.

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The Bath House, built in 1770.

The Bath House, built in 1770.

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The Orangery, built in the 1830s, and once housed Earl de Grey's orange trees.

The Orangery, built in the 1830s, and once housed Earl de Grey's orange trees.

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Inside the Orangery.

Inside the Orangery.

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The Countess's sitting room.

The Countess's sitting room.

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The staircase inside the Mansion.

The staircase inside the Mansion.

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The Library.

The Library.

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Plant life inside the Conservatory.

Plant life inside the Conservatory.

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