Shugborough Hall was the work of two brothers: swashbuckling sailor George Anson who made his fortune on the high seas, and the artistic traveler, Thomas. Alan uncovers their stories and that of another Shugborough resident: jetsetting earl and photographer to the stars Patrick Lichfield. Meanwhile, Miriam O’Reilly seeks out a photographic pioneer at Lacock in Wiltshire, and actor Louis Emerick follows the ale trail from Shugborough’s onsite brewery to the hop farm at Scotney Castle.

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