Place From 1878 To 1971

Crabbet Park Arabian Stud

Categories: Animals

Image source: www.gadebrookstud.com

Founded by Wilfrid Blunt and his wife. From 1917 run by their daughter, Lady Wentworth until her death in 1957.

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Crabbet Park Arabian Stud

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Wilfrid Blunt

The plaque has added an extra "t" to "Crabet".

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Max Nicholson

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