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Ham House, Richmond, England |
Elizabeth Murray, Duchess of Lauderdale looms just as large in the present day Ham House as she did when she inherited it in the 17th century. A bold figure in her day, she played ruthless games politically and within her own family; but when ill health and financial troubles befell her, she confined herself to a bedroom the ground floor of this house. To this day, animals shrink from the doorway and visitors report a noticeable drop in temperature, as well as an inexplicable dread of looking into the room’s large mirror.
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