Points of Interest
The house contains Rex Whistler’s largest painting, measuring 58 by 12 feet (18 by 3.7 m). It is the largest single canvas in Britain. There is also an exhibition with many examples of his work.
The 7th Marquess of Anglesey still retains rooms at the house. Lady Rose McLaren grew up at the house along with the 7th Marquess - her brother.
At the house there is also a Military Museum which contains campaign relics belonging to the 1st Marquess of Anglesey, mementos of the Battle of Waterloo and the Anglesey Leg.
In January 2010, the grounds became the first part of North Wales to be included in Google Street View, thanks to a scheme to include National Trust properties by using the Google Trike where vehicular access is limited.
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