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By the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, great houses used architecture as theatre, with staircases designed as spaces of anticipation. Carefully choreographed journeys, they reinforced hierarchy, ceremony and spectacle, preparing visitors for the grandeur that lay ahead. At Petworth House, the staircase is far more than a means of moving between floors. Vibrant painted walls transform the ascent into an experience, guiding guests through colour, movement and drama. Discover the o

Debunking gardening myths, the best advice he’s ever been given and the one plant he thinks everyone should grow. 🌱 In our latest Brits & Pieces, we sat down with Britain’s beloved gardener @alantitchmarshcbe. And just as his house (and garden!) hits the market, you can take a peek inside — link in bio. | Country Life Magazine