{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68c18381b2dfbf7f9f48be42/68c1838dd842f062008bf407?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Clandon Park: Its historic past, present state & uncertain future | Ep. 88","description":"<p>How a fire reduced this 18th century Palladian house to a mere shell... and the questions that it raises.</p><p>This week, Geoff and Rory are joined by Cornelia Van Der Poll - an Oxford academic and co-founder of <em>Restore Trust</em> - a lobbying group that encourages the <em>National Trust </em>to focus on its founding principles to safeguard our nation&apos;s heritage for all to enjoy.</p><p>In this fascinating episode, we discuss Clandon Park in Surrey - from the architectural and social history of this wonderful Palladian-come-Baroque house (the former seat of the Earls of Onslow) to its current status as one of the most controversial country houses of recent times; after a devastating fire in 2015 reduced the house to a shell, debate continues to rage over whether to restore the house fully or do something &apos;alternative&apos; with the insurance pay-out.</p><p>What are your thoughts on the future of Clandon Park? Please leave comments!</p>","author_name":"Hancock Productions"}