Tunnel Vision: The Enigmatic 5th Duke of Portland
Author(s):
Adlam. Derek
| Binding: | Softcover |
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| Size: | 6 - 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall |
| Volume Condition: | Good |
| Dust Jacket: | No |
| Language: | English |
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| Publisher Name: | The Harley Gallery |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Publication Place: | Welbeck, UK |
| SKU: | 040672 |
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| Categories: | Autobiography and Biography , Local Interest and History - East Midlands |
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40pp, with sepia and colour illustrations in text. Laminated, illustrated stiff card covers. 8vo. Covers are a little worn, gently rubbed at edges with numerous tiny indentations on the rear panel. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight.
An examination of the life and work of the 5th Duke of Portland, William Cavendish-Scott Bentnick - founder of the Portland Collection - revealing his reclusive and enigmatic nature and exploring his construction of an extensive network of tunnels and underground rooms at his country seat - Welbeck Abbey in Nottinghamshire.
Keywords:
Duke of Portland
Portland Collection
Welbeck Tunnels
Welbeck Abbey
Historic Houses
Country Houses
Worksop
Nottinghamshoire
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