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Home to the 15th Duke and Duchess of Bedford, Woburn Abbey and Gardens have been closed since 2019 for major restoration. Now, with the work nearing completion, we are beginning to share glimpses of the meticulous work that has been undertaken. 

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It was Ian Russell, the 13th Duke of Bedford, whose innovations changed Woburn Abbey forever. When he inherited the Abbey in 1953, it was in state of disrepair and it required a lot of attention. He took the decision to commercialise the family home and opened the Abbey to the public in 1955. He also opened @woburnsafaripark in 1970. In 1974, his son Robin, the Marquess of Tavistock, later 14th Duke of Bedford, took over the running of the Estate and opened the first of three golf courses at @WoburnGolfClub in 1976. More than 70 years later, Ian’s grandson Andrew and his wife Louise, the 15th Duke and Duchess of Bedford, are readying Woburn Abbey for its eagerly awaited reopening, following an eight-year restoration project. #WoburnAbbey #EnglishHeritage #StatelyHomes
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