Penny Churchill takes a look at Wilby Hall and some of its colourful former owners.
December 2020 saw the retirement, on his 60th birthday, of Louis de Soissons of Savills in Norwich, after a sparkling 34-year career selling some of Norfolk’s finest country houses. Described in a farewell tribute in the
Eastern Daily Press as ‘the perfect gentleman of property’, Mr de Soissons had led the residential team of Savills in Norwich since 1993, having joined the firm six years earlier, when he and his wife, Anna, decided to leave London and return to their roots in East Anglia. However, his links with the Norfolk country-house scene won’t be completely severed as he rides off into the sunset, his long association with Savills being destined to continue in a more leisurely consultancy role.
Cade Pierce and his wife Morgan enjoy exploring the Colorado outdoors with their children. During one weekend getaway, Cade managed to hitch a ride on an iceberg while fly fishing. Although he failed to catch any fish, he had an unforgettable excursion along the river. The Pierce family believes it's crucial to bring kids along for as many nature adventures as possible.
For nineteen years running, the Fly Fishing Show has lured more than 12,000 fly-fishing fanatics to the Denver Mart, bringing business to hundreds of exhibitors and generating upwards of $1 million for the local economy, estimates Ben Furimsky, the show s president.
But after the Denver Mart announced that it will close at the end of March, Furimsky and other event organizers were left without a venue for their 2021 shows. Under current COVID-19 restrictions, those shows would have been able to host no more than 100 visitors at a time, anyway but Furimsky worries the closure may affect not only events in 2021, but in 2022 and beyond.
Cade Pierce and his wife Morgan enjoy exploring the Colorado outdoors with their children. During one weekend getaway, Cade managed to hitch a ride on an iceberg while fly fishing. Although he failed to catch any fish, he had an unforgettable excursion along the river. The Pierce family believes it's crucial to bring kids along for as many nature adventures as possible.
Cade Pierce and his wife Morgan enjoy exploring the Colorado outdoors with their children. During one weekend getaway, Cade managed to hitch a ride on an iceberg while fly fishing. Although he failed to catch any fish, he had an unforgettable excursion along the river. The Pierce family believes it's crucial to bring kids along for as many nature adventures as possible.