Woburn Abbey

/ ˈwəʊbən /

noun

a mansion in Woburn in Bedfordshire: originally an abbey; rebuilt in the 17th century for the Dukes of Bedford, altered by Henry Holland in the 18th century; deer park landscaped by Humphrey Repton

One, concerning a pamphlet found at Woburn Abbey, has a peculiar interest.

When my father was a cornet in the Blues, he invited a brother-officer to spend some of his leave at Woburn Abbey.

Name it not at Woburn-abbey—whisper it not at Panshanger—breathe it not in the epicurean retreat of Brocket-hall!

Woburn Abbey, belonging to the Russells since 1547, is the seat of the duke of Bedford, the greatest landowner in the county.

The mansion of Woburn Abbey dates from the middle of the 18th century.

April 17, 2024axolotl

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