Shugborough Estate
Stafford, ST17 0XB
The story of Shugborough really begins 300 years ago in 1693 when the grandson of original owner, William Anson, who had purchased eight acres of land together with a Manor House for the princely sum of £1000, demolished the manor house and built a three-storied house. The transformation of that medium sized country house into a magnificent Georgian mansion was carried out between 1745 and 1748 by the architect Thomas Wright, who added the pavilions either side of the 17th century block.
Shugborough is the UK's only Complete Working Historic Estate and a world class visitor attraction. Over a quarter of a million people visit the restored working environments on the estate including working kitchens, dairy, water mill, brewhouse and Farm all manned by historic costumed guides.
From past to present Shugborough has always been an attraction, with visitors calling to admire the beautiful plasterwork of the ceilings, fine porcelain collections and the unique neo-classical monuments in the grade 1 historic gardens and parkland.
IML Concerts are delighted to acknowledge Tourism Nova Scotia for their support and sponsorship of the Jools Holland concerts in 2010
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Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Sunday 25th July 2010. With special guests Alison Moyet & Ruby Turner. Grab your friends, pack a picnic, the boogie-woogie...more details
The IML Summer Sessions
Saturday 24th July Tony Hadley Rick Astley ABC Carol Decker Go West It's the Summer Party of the Year - and Shugborough...more details