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OUNDLE
The magazine for Oundle and its villages
LIFE
Past, present and future...
From a Jacobean mansion to WWII bombing missions – it’s all here.
In 1597 Sir Thomas Tresham started work
on a new lodge at Lyveden. The estate has evolved and in 2013 the National Trust bought Lyveden Manor to add to the property. We are so lucky to have this incredibly beautiful place with it’s peaceful meadows and moat on our doorstep. Why not pack a picnic and discover Lyveden’s tranquil spaces (page 9)?
If military history is more up your street, then head down to Oundle Library where you can learn about the USAAF bombing raid that flew from our local airfields in 1943 (page 12).
Our features writer, Stuart Barker, has delved into the Jacobean gem that is Apethorpe
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Palace. Why not book a place on a guided tour and experience the majesty of the palace for yourself? (page 21)
Still on a historic vibe, we celebrate 100 years of Oundle Horticultural Society – sweet peas, poultry and fireworks? (page 23)
For those of you who prefer sport to history, our Q&A this month is Oundle Golf Club who have been playing a round for 130 years! So get your clubs and make your way to the fairways and greens of this fantastic local club (page 16).
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