A worthy investment; The Jouranl.SEATON Delaval Hall Seaton Delaval Hall is a country house in Northumberland, England, between Seaton Sluice and Seaton Delaval. It was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh in 1718 for Admiral George Delaval. The Delaval family had owned the estate since the time of the Norman conquest. today welcomes two very special visitors in the Prince of Wales Prince of Wales switches places with his double, poor boy Tom Canty. [Am. Lit.: The Prince and the Pauper] See : Doubles and the Duchess of Cornwall on what could prove to be a landmark day in the history of this stunning building. Today One North East will confirm that it is contributing pounds 1m towards the National Trust fundraising campaign. It might seem a lot for the agency to contribute especially in straitened times. But this campaign is not simply about saving a hsitoric treasure for the region -it's an opportunity to reinvigorate a whole community. And it is therefore well worth every penny it receives. |
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