Category Archives: 2017

The recent death of Frank Windsor – whom the older amongst us will remember as Detective Sergeant John Watt in “Z-Cars” – summons a happy memory of working with him at Knebworth House on the 1984 film “The Shooting Party”.  … Continue reading →

At Knebworth House we are delighted that my wife Martha was re-elected last month as Deputy President of the Historic Houses Association, which represents over 1,600 historic houses, castles and gardens across the U.K.  Not only is she the first … Continue reading →

The third of the three films I mentioned last month that feature Knebworth House comes out this month – ‘Paddington 2’ – although unlike ‘Victoria and Abdul’ and ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’, I suspect it will not be easy to recognise … Continue reading →

There are three feature films to look out for this autumn that feature Knebworth House, Gardens and Park – ‘Victoria and Abdul’, ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’ and ‘Paddington 2’.  Martha and I were privileged to be included in the premiere ‘Victoria … Continue reading →

I spoke too soon.  When I wrote last month, it looked as though KHEPT (the Knebworth House charity) had found a good candidate to take on the running of The Lytton Arms, and that they could begin in August.  That … Continue reading →

120 years ago this week – 4th August 1897 – was an auspicious day for the village of Knebworth.  The man behind much of the planning of New Knebworth, who created, remodeled or inspired many of its beautiful buildings – … Continue reading →

Lovely weather, the height of summer, and the largest village in Hertfordshire – at time of writing – has no pubs.  Do not panic.  Keep calm, carry on… and be assured that normal service will be resumed, for certain, at … Continue reading →

If two actors are perfect for the part, the producer will give the role to the one who has more followers on social media.  If one actor appears slightly better for the part, the producer will probably still give the … Continue reading →

The story of Chas Lowe & Sons goes back to the very beginnings of Knebworth Garden Village.  It was Monday 20th November 1905 when Charles Lowe bought his first plot off the Knebworth Estate.  It was a condition of sale … Continue reading →

So I have finally finished my book.  If you have spent any time with me over the last 17 years, you will no doubt have had your ear bent at some point about my great-great-great-aunt Emily Bulwer Lytton (1828-1848), and … Continue reading →