MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN: I am delighted to report that Lord Crathorne has agreed to become the new President of The Friends of Markenfield. He has been Vice-President since our foundation and attends many events. He also gave a fascinating talk on the role of Lord Lieutenant, having held the position in North Yorkshire from 1999 to 2014. He is one of 92 hereditary peers in the House of Lords. He read Fine Art at Cambridge and his career has been… to read more, please click HERE