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Alexander also told us how in order to finance the regular maintenance and upkeep of Longleat and it's grounds his father had been the first aristocrat to open his house to the public. In addition to tours, guided by the butler, while the butler's wife took care of souvenir and ticket sales, Lord Weymouth had set up a "Safari Park" in the grounds, featuring lions, zebras, baboons, and a variety of animals in a series of drive-through enclosures staffed by qualified animal handlers. It was too dark to see anything at that moment, so we drained the bottle of Claret and smoked a night cap. |
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