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<h3><font color="#006600" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">THE NATIONAL MOTOR
MUSEUM</font></h3>
<font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Few car museums in the world can match
the unique collection of the world renowned National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.
Managed by the National Motor Museum Trust, Beaulieu is also the home of the world
famous Beaulieu International Autojumble and Automart. </font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">
<p align="left"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Whether your interest
is as an individual, a motor enthusiast, or as a member of an interest group
or educational party, when it comes to cars, motorbikes, commercial vehicles,
motoring eccentricities and memorabilia, the National Motor Museum is firmly
in the driving seat. </font></p>
<p align="left"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">With the Collection
now comprising some 250 vehicles - from some of the earliest examples of motoring
to legendary World Record Breakers like Bluebird and Golden Arrow - you are
sure to find something to fascinate you. </font></p>
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<p align="left"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">While this web site
will give you an impression of what is available, you really must pay us a visit
to experience this unique collection for yourself ... </font></p>
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more details of Beaulieu</a></font></p>
<h3 align="left"><font color="#006600" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">WELCOME
TO PALACE HOUSE </font></h3>
<p align="left"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Formerly the 14th century
Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House is set in glorious grounds and
gardens with immaculate spreading lawns and walkways overlooking the Beaulieu
River. The House has been in Lord Montagu's family ownership since 1538, when
Sir Thomas Wriothesley, later 1st Earl of Southampton, bought the Estate after
the Dissolution of the Monasteries. </font></p>
<p align="left"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Lord Henry Scott, the
first resident owner of Palace House, extended it in the 1870's to accommodate
his growing family. The architect was Sir Arthur Blomfield and the House you
see today is a mixture of Victorian Gothic, medieval Gothic and 18th century
fortification styles. </font></p>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The monastic origins of the House
are evident and, once inside, visitors soon succumb to its friendly atmosphere
as they view the many splendid and varied family treasures, portraits, photographs
and memorabilia. </font></p>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Above all, Palace House remains a
family home still lived in by the present Lord Montagu and his family and much
loved by them. </font></p>
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more details of Beaulieu</a></font></p>
<h3><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <font color="#006600">WELCOME TO
BEAULIEU ABBEY </font></font></h3>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Beaulieu Abbey was founded in 1204
by Cistercian monks on land given to them by King John. Although much was destroyed
at the time of the Dissolution of the Monasteries during the reign of Henry
VIII, there is still much for visitors to see today. </font></p>
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The Domus, once the lay brothers' refectory, houses an exhibition of monastic
life prior to the Abbey's purchase by Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton
in 1538. Visitors can view a series of modern embroidered wall hangings depicting
scenes from medieval monastic life and the history of the Abbey since 1204.
The Abbey Cloister is a place of tranquillity, planted with fragrant herbs.
</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">In medieval times, when the
Abbey was an important Cistercian monastery, the monks would have provided hospitality
to visitors. Indeed, by the 15th century when the monks' numbers had dwindled,
the Domus was adapted to accommodate important guests. That tradition remains
today, for the Domus is now regularly used for events, dining and corporate
hospitality. <br>
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