barely concealed his “married” relationship with another man; and Gavin Henderson, 2nd Baron Faringdon, who had a penchant for firemen, and turned Buscot, his country house in Oxfordshire, into a venue for party meetings. These men were relaxed about their sexuality; but it was...
For all modern everyday intents and purposes, Abingdon, Faringdon, Wallingford, Wantage, the Vale of the White Horse and the south-west suburbs of Oxford are now part of Oxfordshire, but they are still part of Berkshire history and as such are/will be fully covered here. For similar ...
Ashdown House has compared to a doll's house, a testament to its delicate, ornate exterior and box-like outline of the central block. History The house was begun by Lord William Craven as a gift for Elizabeth of Bohemia. Elizabeth was the daughter of James I of England and VI of Scotlan...