Today is #worldelephantday. The elephant automaton, after 80 years, has just had its final restored pieces reattached for visitors to see. This completes the restoration of this magnificent and hugely popular highlight of Waddesdon’s art collection, which over the last few years has undergone an extensive project of conservation and servicing. #waddesdon #nationaltrust #heritage #history #ntsoutheast | Waddesdon Manor

623K views · 12K reactions | This home, believed to have been built in 1851, was initially constructed by the Passmore family before being sold to the Hollis family. In 1929, the Watson family purchased it, and eventually, Mr. Tebe Burlinson, who married into the Watson family, became the final resident. #exploration #adventuresintohistory #history | Adventures Into History | Facebook