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Photograph (2) of Moorhayes, Ringwood, Hampshire c1960s

Photograph (2) of Moorhayes, Ringwood, Hampshire c1960s
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Two views of the former and last home of Vernon St.John,6th Viscount Bolingbroke (d.1974), Moorhayes, Crow Hill, Ringwood in Hampshire. The viscount lived here with his housekeeper and companion Miss Catherine McLean who assisted him in organising his Nature Notes.

The photographs were generously gifted to The Friends of Lydiard Park by Miss McLean's niece and former friend of the viscount, Anne Barr, in 2023.

Year:
1960-1970
Type:
Photograph
Owner:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Copyright:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Credit:
Pete Melsom
Last updated on:
Friday 16th August 2024

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