Castle Drogo...Drew/Drewe Names

• 3 out of 5 stars by AuntieM from St. Augustine, Florida
• January 31, 2010

Quote: My family history shows that this could have been a Drew and re-spelled the name with an "E" on the end. England was invaded by 'William the Conqueror' in 1066 with the help of the Drew's living in the area at that time. Many of the families... Read the full Castle Drogo review

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Castle Drogo 3

• 4 out of 5 stars by Amanda from London, United Kingdom
• August 29, 2001

Quote: At the end of the corridor, past various bedrooms, is a room for Adrian Drewe, the eldest son of the family who died in the First World War. His parents brought photos of him at school, playing sports, certificates and records of his school academic... Read the full Castle Drogo review

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Castle Drogo 2

• 4 out of 5 stars by Amanda from London, United Kingdom
• August 29, 2001

Quote: The Drawing Room, which you come to next, is very grand and the furnishings are a real mixture. The sofas are typical Edwardian flowery chintz, and there are very elaborate lights and huge windows. There are also some very fussy inlaid wooden items,... Read the full Castle Drogo review

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Castle Drogo 1

• 4 out of 5 stars by Amanda from London, United Kingdom
• August 29, 2001

Quote: Castle Drogo is a very odd place indeed – a granite medieval castle rears up in front of you as you approach it – but it was built in the early 20th century. Julius Drewe, as self-made man, decided by some dubious genealogy that he was related to... Read the full Castle Drogo review

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