Leonard Bilson

Leonard Bilson

Written by Annie Boag Leonard Bilson was the last canon to live in the house, until the 20th century, an educated man of previous high standing, who ended up in indelible infamy and in prison for 23 years, for the sake of unrequited love. Leonard Bilson was born in...
The Garden of Immortal Peaches

The Garden of Immortal Peaches

The Garden of Immortal Peaches  Written by Annie Boag. The wallpaper which adorns the walls of the grand staircase at Arundells was a gift to Sir Edward Heath from two of his private secretaries who worked in China. It is hand painted and was sent in rolls from China....
BBC Radio 4 Westminster Hour

BBC Radio 4 Westminster Hour

We received an email from the BBC Radio 4 Westminster Hour production team. They said that they were preparing a piece about the legacy of our politicians and that this would explore why we do not (as a Country) celebrate this legacy, not only through museums, but...
Arundells features in Country Life July 2020

Arundells features in Country Life July 2020

Arundells is pleased to annouce an article about Arundells is featured in the July 2020 edition of Country Life magazine. John Goodall paid a visit to tell Arundells story together with photography by Justin Paget for the Country Life Picture Library. Click here to...