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A. N. Owen's avatar

Have been to both houses. Both are stunning in very different ways. Hardwick Hall remained in the possessions of the Cavendishes (who had up to nine stately homes at one point) till the 50s, when it was handed over to the national trust in lieu of death duties.

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CynthiaW's avatar

"Four husbands had already followed her to the grave ..."

Don't you mean that four husbands had already preceded her to the grave, or is there a joke here that went over my head?

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