Category Archives: 2009

“If I’m honest, I thought it would be really boring.  However I really enjoyed looking around!!”  It is always a pleasure at the end of the year to look back through the public visitor’s book that’s kept in the entrance … Continue reading →

We’re proud to be associated with the spectacular Maharaja Exhibition at the V&A, which runs until 17th January.  They have two pieces from our Indian Collection – and album of photographs of Maharajas from the 1870s and the extraordinary silver … Continue reading →

A Secondary School in Knebworth?  No, you weren’t dreaming.  If you walked past Knebworth House in August and saw this flag flying… or Colin Firth being chased by a gang of schoolgirls in boaters… or a Head Mistress walking her … Continue reading →

We have been asked about the forestry work in Park Wood.  The work is overdue management and harvesting (to pay for it) scheduled at the advice of our forestry consultant in consultation with the Forestry Commission.  With replanting, and sunlight, … Continue reading →

Those who’ve lived in the village since the early 1970s may remember that, for Knebworth Park, the first Saturday in August was always “Air Display Day”… the Barnstormers Aerobatics Team, the fly-bys by Spitfires, Mosquitos, Lancaster Bombers, and – most … Continue reading →

If you have broadband and speakers attached to your computer, you may enjoy a smile at my expense on the “welcome” page of the recently redesigned Knebworth House website – http://www.knebworthhouse.com/welcome/introduction.html.  Technology marches on, and instead of text to welcome … Continue reading →

Martha and I were very pleased that so many joined us for our Parish Open Day in March.  We welcomed a record 675 parishioners – that’s over 15% of the Parish.  The daffodils were at their peak and it was … Continue reading →

A dilemma facing us in the lead up to opening this season has been the fate of the beautiful Cedar tree at the entrance to the Gardens.  Entering the Gardens through the Sunset Gate alongside the Garden Terrace Room, the … Continue reading →

The perfect Mother’s Day outing – bring Mum to Knebworth House on Sunday 22nd March as we celebrate the opening of our 2009 Summer Season with our Parish Open Day.  The Knebworth House Education and Preservation Trust, Martha and I … Continue reading →

Along with many charities, the Knebworth House Education and Preservation Trust has suffered in the last few month the ravages of the investment market, and ongoing costs are eating into its capital – but there is one piece of good … Continue reading →