National Trust - Hughenden, Victorian estate museum in Buckinghamshire, England.
Hughenden is a red brick manor house containing Victorian period rooms furnished with original pieces from Benjamin Disraeli's era. The property includes his personal library, a second-hand bookstore, and grounds with accessible garden paths.
The estate became Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli's residence in 1848 and later served as a secret map-making facility during World War II. It thus witnessed two distinct historical periods and purposes within a single structure.
The house shows how Victorian politicians lived and worked through correspondence and gifts exchanged between Disraeli and his peers. The rooms reflect the daily life and social habits of the upper class during that period.
The property offers designated parking, a café with local fare, and accessible pathways through the gardens for visitors of all mobility levels. Comfortable shoes are recommended as the grounds are extensive and signs help guide your route through different areas.
The basement contains original RAF maps and equipment showing how the house played a role in national defense during wartime. This hidden chapter is revealed through preserved artifacts and detailed explanations on display.
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