National Trust History & Heritage

Practical and invaluable advice on every aspect of modern etiquette, both royal and everyday.

India Remembered' is a scrapbook of private family photographs taken during this historical period (Edwina Mountbatten walking arm in arm with Nehru through a courtyard, or Gandhi taking tea for the first time at Viceroys House).

Ian August was about to retire from his post as Estates Clerk of the Works when the Duchess of Northumberland approached him. She wanted to create a unique and innovative garden for the north-east, a place to be enjoyed by anyone. A long journey later, with many battles and millions invested, Ian and the Duchess have achieved their dream.