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HYLAND HYLAND something to have survived so many plots and raise England to glory), Max Woosnam (perhaps the greatest all round amateur sportsman and my wife's great uncle), my paternal grandfather who died in 1931 and grandmother who died when I was 8. ey lived through such an interesting part of the 20th Century when war and revolution rocked the world and I would like to hear their stories; Lauren Bacall (in her heyday) to add a bit more glamour. Favourite meal Lobster and chips. Favourite quote 'After three days fish and guests stink (anon)' & 'A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer' (Robert Frost). Most admired song/ Musical piece Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' sung by Jeff Buckley 'Candy' by Paolo Nutini and Beethoven's 7th. Astrological sign Scorpio. Which period would I have liked to live in Probably the mid 18th to mid 19th Century, a golden age for my family, who were able to employ the best architects, designers, gardeners (e.g. Adam, Salvin, Capability Brown) to rebuild Alnwick (twice) and redesign Syon without interference from Government bodies. An era of prosperity and innovation, when Britain was at its peak. My feelings on contemporary architecture I think innovation is important and some modern design is beautiful and elegant. Some, however, is (in my view) hideous. It is important to try new techniques and materials – but it should be aesthetically pleasing. My most important accomplishments Really for others to decide but I am proud to have kept two great houses going for my family and the nation – and, with my wife, maintained, restored, improved much of the heritage, landscape and environment in our care. Most unheralded aspect of Northumberland ere is so much I wouldn't know where to start – spectacular coastline, castles, hills, churches, wildlife, rivers, battlefields, forests, gardens, industrial heritage, local music and traditions.