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@Althorphouse is home. Nonfiction author. My childhood memoir ‘A Very Private School’ is out now as paperback & audiobook. @FT columnist. FRHistS, and FSA

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Beautiful ending to a perfect day at ⁦Althorp⁩ - we celebrated the 90th birthday of my father’s first cousin today: 110 people came to toast a marvellous lady. Her advice on how to get through life? “There’s no time for dithering.” Amen to that.

Beautiful ending to a perfect day at ⁦Althorp⁩ - we celebrated the 90th birthday of my father’s first cousin today: 110 people came to toast a marvellous lady. Her advice on how to get through life? “There’s no time for dithering.” Amen to that.

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Snow this evening.

Snow this evening.

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Grateful to ⁦Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue⁩ for tackling a blaze in an empty ⁦Althorp⁩ industrial unit this afternoon. Eyewitnesses heard bangs, & saw “youths in balaclavas” running & biking away - then saw the smoke and flames. Thankfully no one hurt, & the trees seem safe.

Grateful to ⁦Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue⁩ for tackling a blaze in an empty ⁦Althorp⁩ industrial unit this afternoon. Eyewitnesses heard bangs, & saw “youths in balaclavas” running & biking away - then saw the smoke and flames. Thankfully no one hurt, & the trees seem safe.

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Rudy - the one cat vermin control dept in the Stables at ⁦Althorp⁩ - has trained me to turn the tap on for him on hot days. Apparently more fun for him than boringly drinking from his bowl…..

Rudy - the one cat vermin control dept in the Stables at ⁦Althorp⁩ - has trained me to turn the tap on for him on hot days. Apparently more fun for him than boringly drinking from his bowl…..

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Rudy - in charge of rodent control - has found a shady retreat in which to get away from today’s heat - “the hottest May Day on record” in the UK.

Rudy - in charge of rodent control - has found a shady retreat in which to get away from today’s heat - “the hottest May Day on record” in the UK.

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Morning by the lake, at ⁦Althorp⁩

Morning by the lake, at ⁦Althorp⁩

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I’ve planted 2 vineyards at ⁦Althorp⁩ recently - the larger one (next to where ⁦Prof Cat Jarman FSA💀⁩ & her archaeologists excavated the Roman villa) is being extended. Here we are digging four feet (1.2m) down to lay in the drainage.

I’ve planted 2 vineyards at ⁦Althorp⁩ recently - the larger one (next to where ⁦Prof Cat Jarman FSA💀⁩ & her archaeologists excavated the Roman villa) is being extended. Here we are digging four feet (1.2m) down to lay in the drainage.

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Hydrangeas in their full glory, at the back of ⁦Althorp⁩

Hydrangeas in their full glory, at the back of ⁦Althorp⁩

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Big party at @althorphouse today - celebrating the 1st birthday of our puppy, Freya. ⁦Prof Cat Jarman FSA💀⁩ invited Freya’s parents, siblings, and their owners for a tea party - and they came from all over Britain. Canine chaos ensued.

Big party at @althorphouse today - celebrating the 1st birthday of our puppy, Freya. ⁦Prof Cat Jarman FSA💀⁩ invited Freya’s parents, siblings, and their owners for a tea party - and they came from all over Britain. Canine chaos ensued.

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Members of ⁦Rock Choir Official ⭐️⁩ leaving ⁦Althorp⁩ just now, at the end of a long day’s singing. Wonderful that these 350 ladies - & a handful of men - gave their time & talent today, to support the inspiring charitable work of the excellent ⁦The Diana Award⁩

Members of ⁦Rock Choir Official ⭐️⁩ leaving ⁦Althorp⁩ just now, at the end of a long day’s singing. Wonderful that these 350 ladies - & a handful of men - gave their time & talent today, to support the inspiring charitable work of the excellent ⁦The Diana Award⁩

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A proper winter’s day in England - I filmed this 3 years ago, and it looks like days similar to this are soon going to be on their way again.

A proper winter’s day in England - I filmed this 3 years ago, and it looks like days similar to this are soon going to be on their way again.

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Easter tulips, at ⁦Althorp⁩

Easter tulips, at ⁦Althorp⁩

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Sights and sounds of ⁦Althorp⁩ at 7.40 this morning….

Sights and sounds of ⁦Althorp⁩ at 7.40 this morning….

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September blooms, in the Drying Garden.

September blooms, in the Drying Garden.

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Some of the ⁦Althorp⁩ team, moving one of the Althorp pianos, ready for the arrival of summer visitors: Althorp is open each day from now till 31 August. Tickets and information:

Some of the ⁦Althorp⁩ team, moving one of the Althorp pianos, ready for the arrival of summer visitors: Althorp is open each day from now till 31 August. Tickets and information:

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Early stirrings in the Deer Park at ⁦Althorp⁩ this morning.

Early stirrings in the Deer Park at ⁦Althorp⁩ this morning.

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The 3 Althorp peacocks, enjoying the shade of today together.

The 3 Althorp peacocks, enjoying the shade of today together.

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What a treat to welcome 350 members of the Rock Choir to ⁦Althorp⁩ today - recording a charity single for the wonderful ⁦The Diana Award⁩ The Diana Award was set up 25 years ago to continue my sister’s legacy of care and hope among young people all over the world.

What a treat to welcome 350 members of the Rock Choir to ⁦Althorp⁩ today - recording a charity single for the wonderful ⁦The Diana Award⁩ The Diana Award was set up 25 years ago to continue my sister’s legacy of care and hope among young people all over the world.

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7 o’clock this morning - the old clock striking just now in Althorp’s Stable Block.

7 o’clock this morning - the old clock striking just now in Althorp’s Stable Block.

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My extremely talented stepbrother Johnnie Shand Kydd - whose photography is in the National Portrait Gallery - has a new exhibition opening at Tracey Emin’s gallery in Margate. I will also be interviewing Johnnie at ⁦Althorp⁩ on 8 May during Althorp Literary Festival.

My extremely talented stepbrother Johnnie Shand Kydd - whose photography is in the National Portrait Gallery - has a new exhibition opening at Tracey Emin’s gallery in Margate. I will also be interviewing Johnnie at ⁦Althorp⁩ on 8 May during Althorp Literary Festival.

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“The running of the deer….” The black fallow herd at ⁦Althorp⁩ this morning - my beautiful neighbours, looking so very well on a stunning spring morning.

“The running of the deer….” The black fallow herd at ⁦Althorp⁩ this morning - my beautiful neighbours, looking so very well on a stunning spring morning.

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6 o’clock this morning, with mist over the Deer Park.

6 o’clock this morning, with mist over the Deer Park.

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Santa made a magical visit to ⁦Althorp⁩ this evening - a high point of the year here.

Santa made a magical visit to ⁦Althorp⁩ this evening - a high point of the year here.

Charles Spencer

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Tim the Peacock - Althorp’s most magnificent resident - is the inspiration for my topic on this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives podcast. Every time I see Tim in full plumage, I am amazed that Nature dared to come up with such an astonishingly beautiful creature.

Tim the Peacock - Althorp’s most magnificent resident - is the inspiration for my topic on this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives podcast. Every time I see Tim in full plumage, I am amazed that Nature dared to come up with such an astonishingly beautiful creature.

Charles Spencer

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New book alert! Inspired by our The Rabbit Hole Detectives Podcast , Prof Cat Spencer FSA💀 @RevRichardColes & I have penned 99 new chapters for ‘The Rabbit Hole Book’, published today by Penguin Michael Joseph. Order it from all good bookshops today, and for fans of our podcast, it is also available as an audiobook. #newbook #podcastbook #rabbitholedetectives #historybooks #waterstones #quirkyfacts #discount

New book alert! Inspired by our The Rabbit Hole Detectives Podcast , Prof Cat Spencer FSA💀 @RevRichardColes & I have penned 99 new chapters for ‘The Rabbit Hole Book’, published today by Penguin Michael Joseph. Order it from all good bookshops today, and for fans of our podcast, it is also available as an audiobook. #newbook #podcastbook #rabbitholedetectives #historybooks #waterstones #quirkyfacts #discount

Charles Spencer

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The Stables clock at ⁦Althorp⁩ striking 7 o’clock just now.

The Stables clock at ⁦Althorp⁩ striking 7 o’clock just now.

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The Althorp Stables clock marking 7 o’clock, this beautiful morning.

The Althorp Stables clock marking 7 o’clock, this beautiful morning.

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11 o’clock on a beautiful autumn day - and the Stables clock’s bells sounding clear through a buffeting wind.

11 o’clock on a beautiful autumn day - and the Stables clock’s bells sounding clear through a buffeting wind.

Charles Spencer

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Balletic but fierce tussle between 2 roe bucks, just now, near the backyard of ⁦Althorp⁩ - the left hand one entered the right one’s territory, & departed with a limp. A painful prelude to the proper summer rutting season. They were so busy they ignored me filming.

Balletic but fierce tussle between 2 roe bucks, just now, near the backyard of ⁦Althorp⁩ - the left hand one entered the right one’s territory, & departed with a limp. A painful prelude to the proper summer rutting season. They were so busy they ignored me filming.

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Early morning manoeuvres at ⁦Althorp⁩ today - adult geese beginning to show their goslings round the Park. The warm weather this spring has played its part in ensuring a particularly successful breeding season.

Early morning manoeuvres at ⁦Althorp⁩ today - adult geese beginning to show their goslings round the Park. The warm weather this spring has played its part in ensuring a particularly successful breeding season.

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Several families of freshly hatched goslings enjoying the sunshine on Althorp’s Round Oval Lake this afternoon. Wild greylag and Canada geese flock here to lay their eggs each year. A peaceful spot for them.

Several families of freshly hatched goslings enjoying the sunshine on Althorp’s Round Oval Lake this afternoon. Wild greylag and Canada geese flock here to lay their eggs each year. A peaceful spot for them.

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Crisp, autumnal morning, with mist on the water.

Crisp, autumnal morning, with mist on the water.

Charles Spencer

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A privilege to be one of this quartet, encouraging men to look after their mental and physical health - Watch Loose Men on Thursday 15th May from 12:30pm on ITV and ITVX ⁦

A privilege to be one of this quartet, encouraging men to look after their mental and physical health - Watch Loose Men on Thursday 15th May from 12:30pm on ITV and ITVX ⁦

Charles Spencer

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