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Single Doorway Bookends
WOBURN ABBEY DOOR, BEDFORDSHIRE, ENGLANDWoburn Abbey, Bedfordshire, England
(single doorway bookend)

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The history of the house begins in 1145 when Hugh de Bolebec founded a religious house for a group of Cistercian monks. In 1547 Edward VI granted Woburn Abbey to Sir John Russell, though it did not become a family home until 1619. Today Woburn Abbey is set in a beautiful 3,000 acre deer park and is occupied by the 15th Duke of Bedford and his family.

The model is a detail of the centre of the west front section of the house and was commissioned by Henrietta, the Marchioness of Tavistock.

The model is made of plaster with detail in brass and lead. Look out for the exquisite golden shutters in the upstairs window! The model is also unusual in having the Marchionesses two dogs portrayed in lead either side of the front door.

Weight: 2 kg - Dimensions: 5.5"w x 9.25"h x 3"d
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