Waddesdon Manor

British

/ ˈwɒdzdən /

noun

a mansion near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire: built (1880–89) in the French style for the Rothschild family: noted for its furnishings and collections of porcelain and paintings

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The Rothschild Foundation, the charity which manages the family’s former home, the country house Waddesdon Manor, said Jacob Rothschild’s daughter Hannah would succeed him as its chair.

From Seattle Times

Previous concerts by the singer at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire and Chewton Glen in Hampshire have also faced criticism for parking arrangements.

From BBC

On Waddesdon Manor's website, a banner statement said its grounds "had been hired as a venue only, and our staff are not involved in the organisation of these concerts".

From BBC

Social media saw a slew of complaints about traffic management at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, on Saturday.

From BBC

Stephen Jury who lives three miles from Waddesdon Manor has tickets for McFly.

From BBC

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