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When I went to visit the Cooke House in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard last summer I expected a taste of history but I had no idea how extensive it would be. Built in 1766 the house, a small structure, sits on a piece of prime property close to the center of town. It’s the oldest house on the island still in

Needless to say, when I visit English gardens, I take particular note of what and who have been chosen to populate the gardens. This summer I was treated to a number of such properties with some truly extraordinary statues. One of the finest gardens that I visited was at Cottesbrooke Hall in Northamptonshire. The house is primarily known for its