The Duke of Portland Hated People and Loved Tunnels

Ridiculous History

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History, Society & Culture

4.2 • 4.7K Ratings

🗓️ 8 July 2021

⏱️ 52 minutes

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We've all had those days where we just need a little solitude, a quiet place away from the clamor and chatter of other people. However, William John Cavensidh-Scott-Bentinck, the 5th Duke of Portland, took this to an extreme. He spent the majority of his life minimizing the chance that he might have to run into other people, and eventually honeycombed his estate with an elaborate network of tunnels, including a secret passage to the nearby train station. Tune in to learn more.

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