125 Treasures | The Horse on the Staircase

Revisit a favourite episode from our mini series 125 Treasures. Join actor Alison Steadman and explore the story behind Hambletonian, Rubbing Down, a painting by George Stubbs at Mount Stewart in County Down.  Delve into the world of horse racing and uncover the hidden criticisms of this treasure's past owner. This mini series shares it's name with a National Trust book, to find out more and to browse other reads in our collection please visit: https://shop.nationaltrust.org.uk/national-trust-125-treasures.html To find out more about Mount Stewart please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/mount-stewart If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

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Delve into tales of history, nature and adventure with the award-winning National Trust Podcast. From wild landscapes to heritage sites and historical legends, unearth fascinating stories about people and places in the UK. This series, travel to the 1930s to unmask the eccentric Ferguson’s Gang, find out how the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree impacted the community, and discover what life was like for the people who toiled deep in a Roman gold mine. To learn more about podcasts from the National Trust go to http://nationaltrust.org.uk/podcasts This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy.