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Lower Loxley Hall
To the casual observer, Lower Loxley (two miles east of Ambridge) oozes the luxury of a grander age. But, as Elizabeth Pargetter would testily explain, a 300 year old building takes more than Kirstie Allsopp and a bit of MDF to maintain. So to earn its keep, the Hall hosts conferences and takes sightseers.
The grounds boast a vertiginous tree top walk, rare breeds, and vines producing Lower Loxley's own wine. Until his death, Elizabeth's husband Nigel ran falconry courses and displays, which Jessica continued alone.
Ancient retainers Edgar and Eileen Titcombe have been joined over the years by numerous other full- and part-time employees. This includes another husband and wife team. Roy Tucker was recruited as manager after Nigel died, and Hayley Tucker organises school visits.
Chef Hugh serves up cream teas and pasta bake to weary visitors in the Orangery cafe and Lewis Carmichael helps out in the art gallery.
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Ambridge through the ages
Births, marriages, tragedy and triumphs - get up to date on all the scandals past and present.
Ambridge through the ages
Timeline
Ambridge through the ages
Births, marriages, tragedy and triumphs - get up to date on all the scandals past and present.
Ambridge through the agesThe Archers Blog
Tuesday 22nd May"GROW UP, AMY & ALAN!" - listener discussions to 16 May 2012
Amy's vying with Tom for the top spot on the list of characters that listeners would most like to slap with a wet fish. Most think Usha has been treated shabbily and say she should walk out - some have offered to put her up if she needs a place to stay. Amy's attitude has exasperated almost everyone - surely it's about time she grew up?Lynda's eff…
