We think of English houses as idyllic locations for an afternoon out, but as Stephanie Barczewski reveals, many have a more turbulent and violent history than we might expect. From the wholesale destruction of the Reformation and the damage caused by the Civil War, to financial instability and the influence of empire, Stephanie tells Elinor Evans more about the fascinating hidden histories of these beloved beauty spots.

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Stephanie Barczewski is the author of How the Country House Became English (Reaktion Books, 2023)

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Elinor EvansHead of digital (web and video)

Elinor Evans is head of digital (web and video)

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