Author Archives: Debbie Garritty

Historic Weather Vane Restored

As part of the ongoing repair and restoration works currently underway at Lancaster Castle, the Duchy of Lancaster has refurbished and re-installed a historic weather vane on the top of the John O’Gaunt Gate. The origins of the 40-kilo lead, iron and copper weather vane are believed to date back to around 1727, although it […]

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Duchy Pre-Lets 9 Savoy Street

Following the extensive refurbishment of the ground floor of 9 Savoy Street, the Duchy of Lancaster has pre-let over 3,600 sq ft of space to STV. This latest commercial tenant agreed terms to enter into a 10-year lease, with a break at the fifth year, prior to practical completion. Commenting on the new offices, STV’s […]

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From Generation To Generation

A new chapter is about to begin in the long and proud history of Hareholes Farm Cottage on the Duchy’s Needwood Estate in Staffordshire.  Following an extensive refurbishment project, the building has been restored to its former glory and updated throughout in line with the Duchy’s quality standard and specification. Hareholes Farm Cottage is a […]

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The Foulsyke – Scarborough’s Finest

One of the newest Duchy’s tenants in Yorkshire is cooking up a storm, gaining five-star reviews for a farmhouse bistro and bed & breakfast, in the little village of Scalby on the outskirts of Scarborough. Head Chef Keith Cochrane and partners Diane Woff, Brian Tate and Tracey Tate took over the former farmhouse just nine […]

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Bosch Becomes Duchy’s Newest Commercial Tenant

Multi-national technology company Bosch has become the Duchy of Lancaster’s latest tenant, taking over 100,000 sq ft of warehouse and office space in the Midlands on a five-year lease. The modern purpose-built warehouse is in an established location within 1.5 miles of junctions 5 and 6 of the M6 motorway. It became vacant in the […]

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