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Posted: 10 Apr 2017

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Tyntesfield

Tyntesfield
This wonderful property, now owned by the National Trust, was purchased in 1843 by the Gibbs family, who made a fortune in the family business, Antony Gibbs & Sons. From 1847 the firm had an effective monopoly in the import and marketing to Europe and North America of guano from Peru as a fertilizer. This was mined by indentured Chinese labour on the Chincha Islands in conditions which the Peruvian government acknowledged in 1856 had degenerated "into a kind of Negro slave trade". The firm's profits from this trade were such that William Gibbs became the richest non-noble man in England.

To find out more about Tyntesfield. look here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyntesfield

Noel Coward - "The Stately Homes of England"

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 John Goodwin
John Goodwin
Very impressive building, Amelia. Nice shot and interesting text.... YS... John.
7 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
Beautiful architecture
7 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
I've been there Amelia. A fabulous property. I remember when the N.T. had to bid for it at auction! Great shot! We had to book a time to go inside. Is that still the case? Cheers, Rosa.
7 years ago.
 John Cass
John Cass
Beautiful capture, very impressive architecture.
7 years ago.
 Amelia
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Yes, you do have to book to go inside the house, Rosa. We didn't have to worry about that as it was all done for us by the Cardiff in-laws. There are still several rooms that are used for storage, and the whole place was a bit crowded - a popular venue within easy reach of lots of places.
7 years ago.

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