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  More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)

 
More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
Stratfield Saye

(14km/9m S of Reading)
House of about 1630, with its interiors largely remodelled during the 18C, which was bought by the duke of *Wellington in 1817. After his victory at *Waterloo, parliament voted him £600,000 for a suitable home (following the precedent of *Marlborough and *Blenheim Palace a century earlier). He chose Stratfield Saye, intending to build a palace in its grounds. Instead he settled into the existing house, modest only by palatial standards. It has remained the family home of his descendants, but is also a richly stocked museum of trophies and mementoes of the 'Iron Duke'.
 








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