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monument to the first duke and his first two wives. Prior to the construction of the mausoleum, this monument was located in the church. Like the church itself, the mausoleum is remarkable for wall-paintings, in this case by
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Brydges later constructed a private chapel in the house, but he continued to take a personal interest in the church, where he had a gallery for the use of himself and his entourage. He had the right to nominate the
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instrument were used as the reference point for this reconstruction. The organ is used for recitals as well as services, and has been recorded, for example in Handel's
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