Good evening Iain. Yes, the grounds of Hartwell have many fascinating structures and statues. It is well worth booking lunch/afternoon tea/a special event to have the opportunity to see them all.

Thanks Ann Marie. It is always fun to find such unusual stories about follies and landscape buildings.

Good morning Julia. Sadly the chances of Symington’s marketing team seeing this post are probably quite slim! Do go and find the Egyptian Springs next time you are anywhere near Hartwell, it’s such a pretty spot.

Hello John. I don’t remember Symington’s table creams – I think we were an Angel Delight household. The company originated in Market Harborough and there are lovely displays in the museum there if you are ever in the area. Two brothers started businesses there – one in groceries and the other in corsetry and liberty bodices. Sadly I couldn’t find any folly links in that trade!

Hello Gail. You are right, it is great fun to be diverted off down different paths. I never imagined that soup powders would become an area of interest! Hartwell House does have a programme of talks and teas which are open to non-residents, but you can’t just turn up and explore I’m afraid.

Hello Gand. I hope you have lots of’ table delicacies’ to enjoy when kept indoors by the rain.