This is my second blog on my use of National Trust membership. My visit took me to Nuffield Place, by no means glamorous and is well hidden but these observations did not detract from my fascination with the place. Walking along the pathway to see the house it did not grab my attention as some of the larger, more glamorous properties do. My immediate thought was that I had wasted a visit but it only proves the adage that we should not judge a book by its cover.
The house was like a time warp and, though I can’t be sure, seemed that everything was set in the 1930s. The owner died in 1963. There were no lavish surroundings, just simple living space.
My knowledge of this William Morris (I am informed there is another famous
Lord Nuffield was one of Britain’s greatest philanthropists. How refreshing to hear of someone with so much wealth being so generous. It left me thinking of a world where money seems to rule everything, and confirms to my heart that money doesn’t buy happiness. Perhaps this man was happy. It is clear that he achieved a lot with the years allotted to him.
Apparently Lord Nuffield was one of the richest men in the world during his time but you would never have guessed this from a visit to his house. These
Interesting thoughts on the National Trust properties you’ve visited! I’m a huge fan of National trust and English Heritage properties and have memberships to both. These are very different to the typical write ups you see on a property. Makes me intrigued to visit and see if my thoughts are similar… though in this case, I actually know a lot about the artist William Morris due to having an art background!
Thank you! There both brilliant memberships, currently only national trust at the moment. Was English heritage last year. Thought i would change it up this year. Yes I look forward to hearing about your visits