Duke and Duchess of Wellington, Stratfield Saye House

Jul. 10, 1974 - The eighth Duke of Wellington, 59, yesterday unveiled his lb300, 000 scheme for opening his historic family home, Stratfield Saye House, near Reading, at the end of the month. Strafield Saye was bought by the first Duke in 1817 and has never been open to the public. Two years ago the house was riddled with dry rot, death watch beetle and lacked plumbing and proper wiring. Since then the Duke spent lb135, 000 on the building and 650-acre park. His plans for the park include a ski run, a gold course, caravanning, fishing and other facilities. The Duke and Duchess of Wellington, pictured in the grounds of their stately home, Stratfield Saye House, near Reading, yesterday. It opens to the public on July 28th

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1817 Beetle Bought Caravanning Facilities Include Lacked Plumbing Proper Riddled Saye Scheme Spent Stately Unveiled Wellington Wiring

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