It was a quiet Monday afternoon at Agar Hall. Bert had succeeded in luring Gracie into the conservatory and was plying her with tea and cakes. Gracie listened sympathetically as Bert explained how he’d lost his foot during the war (on the battlefield of course – no need to tell her he’d lost it when Read More…

Continued… As Rabbie listened patiently to the woes of his despairing Queen, the Duchess’ tour continued. Out on the landing, Joyce was desperate not to let the Duchess see the unfinished dining room. Unfortunately, as a vulture senses a fresh kill, the Duchess knew Joyce was hiding something and insisted she must see every room. Joyce would have Read More…

Continued… While Joyce pressed on with the duchess’ tour of the hall, Rabbie was downstairs helping Mrs Owens in the kitchen. He’d just popped out to put some rubbish in the dustbin when he got the shock of his life to find non other than the Queen, sitting on some boxes and smoking a cigarette. Read More…

Opening Day – Part I Talk about last minute! On the very morning of the opening of Agar Hall, Wayne had managed fix the hot water boiler in the kitchen. “Wayne, you’re an absolute diamond,” said Joyce, “How Mrs Owens would have catered for the Queen’s visit without a working boiler I do not know.”  Wayne Read More…