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Cobham Hall in 1868, and as today; Tudor wings built 1584–91 by William Brooke, 10th Baron Cobham (1527–1597); central block built 1662–72 by Charles Stewart, 3rd Duke of Richmond, 6th Duke of Lennox (1639–1672)
Map of Kent showing location of Cobham Hall and Cooling Castle, seats of Barons Cobham c. 1208 – 1603
Cobham Hall in 1904

Cobham Hall is an English country house in the county of Kent, England. The grade I listed[1] building is one of the largest and most important houses in Kent,[1] re-built as an Elizabethan prodigy house by William Brooke, 10th Baron Cobham (1527–1597). The central block was rebuilt 1672–82 by Charles Stewart, 3rd Duke of Richmond, 6th Duke of Lennox (1639–1672).

Today the building houses Cobham Hall School, a private day and boarding school, established there in 1962, which retains 150 acres (60 ha) of the ancient estate.[2]

The historic dairy, designed by the architect James Wyatt as an eyecatcher, was restored by the Landmark Trust [1] and opened as a holiday destination in 2019.

Building history

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The garden front in 2009

There has been a manor house on the site since the 12th century. The current building consists of a pair of Tudor wings built for William Brooke, 10th Baron Cobham in the 16th century and a later classical central block, the "Cross Wing", remodelled in 1661–63 by Peter Mills of London for Charles Stewart, 3rd Duke of Richmond.[3]

In the 18th century, the hall passed to the Bligh family, later Earls of Darnley. The attic storey was extended and other alterations made for John Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley by Sir William Chambers, ca 1767–70[4] A kitchen court was added to the rear in 1771–73. The most notable feature of the interior is the two-storey Gilt Hall, designed and installed by George Shakespear, master carpenter and architect, of London, who made extensive interior alterations, 1770–81.[5] The organ was built by John Snetzler in 1778–9.[6]

John Bligh, 4th Earl of Darnley, who inherited in 1781, employed James Wyatt extensively, for interiors that included the picture gallery and the dining room, and for stables and a Gothic dairy.[7] The library was fitted up by George Stanley Repton in 1817–20,[8] and with his brother, John Adey Repton, in Jacobethan style, including the ceiling for "Queen Elizabeth's Room" (1817).[9] Their father, Humphry Repton, was hired to design a landscape plan for the estate and completed one of his famous "Red Books" for Cobham in 1790.[citation needed]

During the First World War it was an Australian convalescent hospital. At one point it was led by Matron Mary Anne Pocock who had served in Egypt; she was awarded a second class Royal Red Cross.[10]

Cobham Hall remained the family home of the Earls of Darnley until 1957; it is now home to the school. It is open to the public on a limited number of days each year.[11]

The building has been used as a film set. A scene in Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London in which Frankie Muniz fights Keith Allen in a room full of priceless treasures was filmed in the Gilt Hall. Scenes from an adaption of Bleak House were also filmed outside the building, and it was also used in a few scenes in the comedy sketch show Tittybangbang. The hall is used as the Abbey Mount school in the 2008 film Wild Child starring Emma Roberts, and as the Foundling Hospital in the CBBC adaptation of Hetty Feather.

Family owners

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Families who have owned the manor include the Cobham family (Barons of Cobham), the Stewart family (Earls of Lennox), and the Bligh family (Earls of Darnley).

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Cobham Hall is a Grade I listed Elizabethan located in the village of Cobham, , , originally constructed between 1584 and 1591 as the seat of the and later expanded in the , now serving as the main campus for an independent co-educational day and for pupils aged 11–19. The estate, spanning approximately 150 acres, includes extensive gardens, parkland, and historic outbuildings, with roots tracing back to a Norman manor granted to the de Cobham family in 1206 and even earlier Roman occupation on the site. The building's history reflects its prominence among England's country houses, beginning with the Tudor wings commissioned by William Brooke, 10th Baron Cobham, following visits from Queen Elizabeth I in 1573. In 1613, the estate was confiscated from the Brooke family and granted by King James I to Ludovick Stuart, 2nd Duke of Lennox; the central block was then added between 1662 and 1672 under Charles Stuart, 6th Duke of Lennox, designed by architect Peter Mills. It passed to the Bligh family, Earls of Darnley, in the early 18th century, undergoing significant alterations by architects such as Sir William Chambers (1768–1770), James Wyatt (1802–1804), and the Repton father-son duo (1817–1818). Notable royal associations include King Charles I's honeymoon night there in 1625 and a stay by the future Queen Victoria's parents in 1819, shortly before her birth. During the World Wars, the hall functioned as a military hospital (1914–1918) and housed evacuees and RAF officers (1939–1945). Sold by the 10th Earl of Darnley in 1957, it was acquired by the Westwood Education Trust and opened as a girls' independent school in 1962 with 50 pupils under headmistress Brenda Hancock. The school became co-educational in the Sixth Form in 2022 and fully co-educational from Years 7–13 since September 2025. Architecturally, Cobham Hall exemplifies a blend of Elizabethan, Jacobean, Carolean, and later Gothic Revival styles, featuring an H-plan layout in red brick with stone dressings, Corinthian pilasters, bay windows, and a porte-cochère. The interior boasts highlights such as the gilt-adorned Great Hall (1672), marble decorations by Wyatt, and a Snetzler organ installed in 1779. As one of Kent's largest and most significant historic houses, it is managed by the Cobham Hall Heritage Trust (established 1985) and open to the public on select dates for tours, preserving its cultural legacy alongside its educational role.

History

Origins and Early Construction

Cobham Hall originated as a medieval in the early 13th century, when the estate was granted to the de Cobham family by King John around 1208. Henry de Cobham, who died circa 1230, is recorded as purchasing the manor of Cobham near Rochester from his lord, Sir William de Quartremere, establishing the family's long association with the site. The de Cobhams, elevated to baronial status in 1313 with Henry de Cobham the elder as the first Baron Cobham of , developed the property amid a landscape of ecclesiastical significance; the family held strong ties to the , exemplified by Thomas Cobham's election as in 1313, though he was ultimately passed over by the . Additionally, John de Cobham, the third baron (died 1408), founded a college adjacent to the of St Mary in 1362 to support five priests, underscoring the manor's integration with local religious institutions under the broader influence of the Archbishopric of . While the early manor likely featured basic fortifications typical of Kentish estates during the medieval period, the de Cobhams' principal fortified residence was , constructed in the 1380s, leaving Cobham Hall as a secondary, less militarized holding until the 16th century. Through marriage in 1408, the manor passed to the , who adopted the Cobham title; by the mid-16th century, a substantial house existed on the site, though its precise form remains uncertain due to later rebuilds. William Brooke, 10th Baron Cobham (1527–1597), a prominent , Lord Warden of the , and Knight of the Garter, hosted Queen Elizabeth I at the existing manor in September 1573 during her progress through , an event that preceded major renovations and highlighted the site's royal connections. Elizabeth's two-day stay, her second visit after 1559, underscored Brooke's favor at court and likely influenced his subsequent ambitions for the estate. Between 1584 and 1591, Brooke transformed the manor into an Elizabethan , one of England's grandest, by constructing the surviving east and south wings to flank an earlier central block, forming a spacious Great Court measuring approximately 220 feet in length and 200 feet in width, including corner turrets. These wings, built primarily of red brick with imported details—authorized in 1591 for 200 tons—featured characteristic Elizabethan elements such as octagonal corner turrets with domes, strapwork ornamentation on gables and porches, and garderobes integrated into the southern turrets for private access. The project, estimated to cost £60,000, was funded through Brooke's extensive court patronage, including revenues from his office and possible reuse of materials from dissolved Rochester Priory, reflecting the era's blend of grandeur and strategic royal allegiance. This reconstruction elevated Cobham Hall as a showcase of Tudor opulence, though the estate later transitioned to Stewart ownership in the following Brooke's heirs' .

Ownership and Family Associations

The manor of Cobham Hall was first granted by King John in 1208 to William de Cobham, establishing the de Cobham family's long tenure from the onward. Henry de Cobham, who served as a and , was summoned to in 1313, marking the creation of the first Baron Cobham of and highlighting the family's rising influence in medieval politics. His grandson, John de Cobham, the 3rd Baron (c. 1320–1408), further solidified their prominence through diplomatic roles, including ambassadorships to France and the Papal Court, and by founding Cobham College, a for priests, in 1362 to support religious and communal legacy. The de Cobhams played key roles in Edward III's wars and governance, with the barony passing through female lines after John's death, eventually leading to by 1449, though the manor remained associated with their descendants. Following the abeyance, the manor descended through marriage to the around 1408, integrating it into their lineage as de jure . George Brooke, 9th (c. 1497–1558), and his son William Brooke, 10th (1527–1597), elevated the estate's status during the Tudor era; William, a Knight of the and Lord Warden of the , was a favored of , hosting her there in 1559 and briefly funding a rebuild in the 1580s. The family's influence waned with Henry Brooke, 11th (1564–1618), whose involvement in the 1603 against James I led to his attainder, imprisonment, and forfeiture of the estates to . In 1613, King James I granted the confiscated Cobham Hall to his kinsman Ludovic Stuart, 2nd (1574–1624), initiating Stewart family ownership that lasted until the mid-17th century. The estate passed to Ludovic's descendants, including Esmé, 4th Duke (1619–1662), who expanded the grounds, and Charles, 6th Duke of Lennox and 1st Duke of Richmond (1640–1672), whose death without male heirs prompted disputes resolved through female inheritance lines connected to the Hydes. Notably, James VI and I's son Charles I visited in the 1620s, spending his honeymoon night there in 1625 with Henrietta Maria, underscoring the hall's royal associations during Stewart tenure. The Bligh family acquired Cobham Hall in 1713 through the marriage of John Bligh (1687–1728), later 1st (created 1725), to Theodosia Hyde, 10th Baroness Clifton (1695–1722), heiress to the estate via her descent from the Lennox Stuarts. The , blending Irish parliamentary influence with English landholdings, held the property for over two centuries, with figures like Edward Bligh, 4th (1767–1831), enhancing its cultural prestige through patronage. Ivo Bligh, 8th (1859–1927), gained international fame as captain of the during the 1882–84 series in , where the team recovered the symbolic urn now housed at . The family's tenure ended in 1957 when the 10th , Ivo Donald Stuart Bligh (1915–1980), sold the estate to the Westwood Educational Trust amid heavy death duties following the 9th 's passing in 1955, marking the transition from private noble ownership.

Later Developments and 20th Century Changes

In 1662–1672, the central cross-wing of Cobham Hall was rebuilt by the architect Peter Mills for , introducing classical architectural elements such as a new west front and lead downpipes dated 1662, at a cost of approximately £2,688. This addition transformed the Elizabethan structure, enhancing its symmetry and grandeur while preserving the Tudor wings. The hall passed to the Bligh family, who became Earls of Darnley in 1725, leading to significant 18th-century expansions that reflected Georgian tastes. Under the 2nd Earl, John Bligh, between 1767 and 1779, a top storey and attic were added to the cross-wing, along with new windows and rainwater heads dated 1770, particularly altering the north front by 1781. In 1789, constructed a new south range in the kitchen court using salvaged bricks, providing expanded service wings for . These works were complemented by Humphry Repton's 1790 landscape plan, commissioned by the Blighs to integrate the house with its parkland. However, the contributed to a period of decline, as economic pressures from prolonged conflict halted major building projects after 1813, straining estate resources. The brought Victorian-era restorations and a focus on estate productivity under the Darnley family. Early in the century, and the Repton sons remodeled the north range from 1806 to 1814, including a new grand staircase in 1807 and the conversion of the into a picture gallery between 1806 and 1808. Later, in the and , the 5th planted extensive parkland and gardens, enhancing the estate's aesthetic and functional layout. The Darnleys played a key role in local , with the 4th reorganizing farming practices on the estate to improve yields and efficiency, reflecting broader agricultural reforms in . During , from 1914 to 1918, Cobham Hall served as a for British and Australian officers, functioning as a convalescent facility where wounded soldiers, including those treated in the picture gallery ward with 33 beds, recovered from their injuries. In , the hall was repurposed as a home for evacuees and RAF officers from 1939 to 1945, supporting the war effort amid aerial threats over . The era of private aristocratic ownership ended in 1957 when the 10th sold Cobham Hall and its core estate to the Westwood Educational Trust to ensure its preservation, following the auction of its contents by . The school opened in 1962.

Architecture

Exterior Design and Layout

Cobham Hall features an H-shaped plan, with the principal entrance on the north front, reflecting its evolution from a Tudor to a more symmetrical and neoclassical structure. The original Tudor layout from the late adopted a U-shaped form, comprising the east and south wings built primarily between 1584 and 1591 in red brick with stone dressings, transitioning from a defensive character to grandeur. These wings measure approximately 220 feet in length and 200 feet in width, including corner turrets, and are distinguished by battlemented roofs, octagonal turrets at the angles, and elaborate Flemish gables that emphasize the building's prodigious scale and ornamental detailing. In the , a central block was added between 1662 and 1672 to the designs of Peter Mills, creating greater and introducing a Palladian facade on the west front with stonework, a pedimented entrance flanked by Tuscan columns and Corinthian pilasters, red brick construction, a stone cornice, and a slate roof. This addition unified the earlier wings while enhancing the hall's classical proportions. The 18th century saw further extensions, including the north service wing and stable court constructed between 1789 and 1790 by , utilizing reused bricks and for windows, alongside a kitchen court added from 1771 to 1777; these elements completed the H-shaped configuration and contributed to the building's designation as a Grade I listed structure. Between 1802 and 1804, , in collaboration with , relocated the main entrance to the north front, adding a corridor and in a Tudor Revival style to harmonize with the original fabric.

Interior Features and Rooms

The Gilt Hall, originally constructed as a banqueting space in the , underwent significant transformation in the under the third , who converted it into a room featuring opulent decorative elements. The hall boasts elaborate ceilings dating to 1672, executed by artisan Mr. Piggot and later gilded, complemented by white marble chimney pieces installed in 1778–1779 by sculptor Richard Westmacott the Elder. Additional enhancements in 1791–1793 by architect included lower wall decorations in on yellow marble columns supporting galleries, along with the installation of an 18th-century Snetzler organ in the north gallery, creating a space renowned for its grandeur—King George IV reportedly deemed it the finest room in . Adjoining the Gilt Hall at the north end, the serves as a prominent picture gallery spanning approximately 133 feet, remodeled between 1806 and 1808 by to house an extensive collection of artworks. The gallery retains 17th-century oak paneling, providing a rich backdrop for the display of paintings amassed primarily by the fourth (1767–1831), reflecting aristocratic tastes in early 19th-century Britain. Notable among these acquisitions were works by , including The Rape of Europa (c. 1559–1562), which hung here until its sale in 1896, underscoring the gallery's role in preserving significant European art within a domestic setting. The state rooms, including royal apartments originally designed in the 1580s for the , were extensively remodeled in the late by , featuring fine fireplaces and bay windows that highlight the building's Elizabethan origins. The chapel, a Gothic Revival addition completed in 1812–1814 by John Adey Repton, incorporates imported Italian marbles and was intended as a space, though never formally consecrated, blending neoclassical influences with medieval stylistic elements. Nearby, the library in the west cross-wing was redesigned around –1820 by George Stanley Repton in a style, with intricate woodwork echoing Jacobean precedents from the house's 17th-century phases, such as the north staircase's iron balustrade and dado by Peter Mills (c. 1660s). These rooms exemplify the layered architectural evolution at Cobham Hall, where 16th- and 17th-century integrates with later Gothic and neoclassical detailing. Among the notable artifacts within these interiors are 16th-century tapestries associated with the , who owned the estate from the mid-1500s, exemplifying early that adorned the state rooms during Elizabeth I's visits. Complementing this historical fabric, 19th-century cricket memorabilia linked to the Darnley family includes the iconic , housed in the library until the mid-20th century; it commemorates Ivo Bligh, eighth (1859–1927), who captained the 1882–1883 tour to , symbolizing the family's sporting legacy alongside their artistic patronage.

Grounds and Gardens

Landscape History and Design

The landscape surrounding Cobham Hall originated as a medieval , with records indicating its establishment by the later for hunting and estate management, though detailed documentation emerges only in the mid-16th century. By the 1640s, as depicted on John Norden's survey map, the park had expanded significantly under the ownership of the , incorporating surrounding woodlands and farmlands into its boundaries. Further enlargements in the late 17th century by the sixth added avenues of trees, enhancing the park's scale to approximately 540 acres by the mid-19th century, which supported around 600 and served both recreational and agricultural purposes. In 1790, the third commissioned landscape architect to redesign the estate, marking a shift toward principles that emphasized natural irregularity over formal geometry. Repton's proposals, detailed in his renowned "Red Book" for Cobham Hall—now held at the Centre for Kentish Studies—advocated removing rigid avenues and straight paths in favor of curving walks, informal plantations, and shrubberies to create a more romantic, flowing landscape. Key elements included the introduction of ha-has to seamlessly blend the park with the pleasure grounds north and south of the house, the creation of ornamental lakes such as the altered Fountain Pond, and strategic plantings that framed views toward the hall's north front, fostering an illusion of expansive wilderness. , John Adey and , continued this work into the early , refining drives and terraces to integrate the landscape with daily estate life. During the 19th century, under successive generations of the Bligh family (s of Darnley), the evolved to incorporate more formal elements alongside Repton's informal designs, reflecting Victorian interests in horticultural self-sufficiency and ornamentation. The sixth oversaw mid-century plantings of exotic trees, including Wellingtonias in a dedicated pinetum, while enhancements to the walled southeast of the hall—measuring about 110 meters square—supported the estate's production of fruits, vegetables, and flowers for household use. These formal gardens, including terraced areas with yews, were further developed in the early by landscape designer Goldring (1909–1910), who added fountains and structured parterres to complement the earlier framework. The brought significant reductions to the estate following the 1957 sale of the hall's contents and subsequent fragmentation of the surrounding lands after 1959, shrinking the managed parkland from over 300 hectares to approximately 60 hectares (about 150 acres) by the time it became an independent school in 1962. Portions were repurposed for , a , and like the M2/A2 interchange, which claimed 4 hectares in 1997, while the area was partially overtaken by school facilities. Despite these changes, ongoing maintenance adheres to heritage guidelines as a Grade II* registered park and garden, with restoration efforts—including the replanting of over 1,000 trees after the 1987 Great Storm—preserving Repton's core principles and supporting educational activities such as outdoor learning.

Notable Garden Structures and Features

The Gothic at Cobham Hall, designed by architect in 1794–1795, exemplifies late 18th-century landscaping as a functional yet ornamental structure for the fourth and Countess of Darnley. Built in the Gothic Revival style, it resembles a miniature chapel complete with a , corner pavilions, pointed arches, tiny cloisters, an open , ribbed vaulted ceilings, intricate , and stained-glass windows featuring colored borders. Ornamental urns and decorative elements enhanced its aesthetic role as an eyecatcher within Humphry Repton's surrounding parkland, while serving as a retreat for dairy production and estate entertainment. The dairy fell into dereliction by the late 20th century but was meticulously restored by the between 2018 and 2019, incorporating salvaged original materials like slates and replicating period finishes; it now operates as holiday accommodation, preserving its historical integrity. From the era, the in Lady Darnley's walled garden, constructed before 1789 with south-facing Elizabethan brickwork, housed exotic plantings such as trees, aligning with the landscape designer's emphasis on formal grounds. Demolished around 1965 due to deterioration, remnants of its back wall persist as subtle , evoking the original entertainment spaces for estate gatherings. Nearby, temple include an Ionic temple originally designed by Sir William Chambers in the 1760s for Ingress Abbey and re-erected in the garden around , providing a classical focal point amid Repton's naturalistic vistas and used for leisurely retreats. These structures, integrated into Repton's plan, highlight the blend of architectural and horticultural display that defined early 19th-century estate aesthetics at Cobham. Under the Darnley family in the , a rockery was developed around 1792 over the entrance to an icehouse in Lady Darnley's garden, utilizing and other materials to create a naturalistic cascade that reflected emerging Victorian horticultural interests in rugged, fern-friendly terrains. This feature, expanded during the family's tenure, showcased trends in informal rock gardens for displaying alpine and species, contributing to the estate's evolving pleasure grounds. Although specific ferneries are less documented, the rockery's design supported Victorian fern cultivation, emphasizing shaded, moist environments typical of the era's botanical enthusiasm. Modern garden features at Cobham Hall include meadows and an arboretum-like collection of trees within the 60-hectare park, restored to enhance since the 1960s following the estate's transition to educational use. These areas, featuring native amid Repton's original glades and exotic specimens, support ecological diversity through organic management and scenic vistas, with ongoing preservation efforts by the Cobham Hall Heritage Trust. Public access tours occasionally include these sites, underscoring their role in contemporary conservation.

Modern Use and Preservation

Role as an Educational Institution

Cobham Hall was established in as an independent for girls aged 11 to 18, founded by the Westwood Education Trust with Miss Brenda Hancock as the inaugural headmistress. Opening its doors to an initial cohort of 50 pupils, it represented the first new independent girls' in in 16 years, providing a -style in a historic setting. The school soon expanded to accommodate day pupils, blending boarding and day options to broaden accessibility while maintaining its focus on fostering well-rounded development. The curriculum at Cobham Hall places strong emphasis on academic achievement, artistic pursuits, and holistic growth, informed by the Round Square IDEALS—Internationalism, , , , , and Service—following the school's membership in the network since 1967. This framework encourages global perspectives through international exchanges, service projects, and , alongside traditional subjects like sciences (introduced at in 1972) and . Since merging with the Education Group in 2021, Cobham Hall has benefited from enhanced resources, supporting a multicultural environment where students develop creativity, resilience, and adaptability via programs like the bespoke Perspectives course. The school's facilities have been thoughtfully adapted from its 16th-century manor house and 150-acre grounds, with grand state rooms serving as venues for assemblies, performances, and communal gatherings. The expansive estate enables diverse sports and outdoor activities, including equestrian events, clay pigeon shooting, and team games like hockey and netball, promoting physical fitness and teamwork in a natural setting. These adaptations balance educational needs with the preservation of the site's heritage, as enabled by the estate's acquisition in 1957. Recent developments reflect Cobham Hall's commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence. Boys were first admitted to the in 2023, with full co-education across Years 7 to 13 commencing in September 2025 to create a more diverse learning community. In early 2025, the Bligh House SEND Centre opened within the school grounds in partnership with the Chiltern Way Academy Trust, offering day and weekly residential programs for 11- to 16-year-olds with autism and other disabilities; it features specialized sensory rooms, quiet spaces, and therapeutic support integrated with mainstream opportunities. These initiatives complement the school's strong results, including 2025 grades where 43% were (with subjects like achieving 100% ) and GCSE outcomes showing 46% at grades 9-6, alongside 100% pass rates in key subjects such as and Drama.

Heritage Status and Public Access

Cobham Hall, including its kitchen wing and stable court, has held Grade I listed status since 27 August 1952, recognizing the architectural and historical significance of the main house and associated structures, as well as key interiors such as the and . The estate also encompasses scheduled ancient monuments, notably the remains of a Romano-British villa within Cobham Park, highlighting its layered archaeological importance dating back to antiquity. Preservation is managed by the Cobham Hall Heritage Trust, a charity established to advance education in horticulture and restore the grounds, with ongoing maintenance efforts funded through the operations of the adjacent independent school. A notable recent project was the 2019 restoration of the late-18th-century Gothic ornamental dairy, undertaken by the Landmark Trust to prevent further decay and preserve it as a holiday let, complementing the Trust's work on the broader landscape. These initiatives ensure the site's long-term conservation while balancing its dual role as a heritage asset and educational facility. The hall has featured in various cultural productions, serving as a primary filming location for the 2008 teen comedy , where it portrayed the elite Abbey Mount School. It also provided exteriors for the 2005 BBC adaptation of Charles Dickens's . More recently, select scenes from seasons 5 and 6 of the Netflix series were shot on site in 2022, capturing its grandeur for depictions of royal and historical settings. Public access to Cobham Hall is restricted to maintain its function as a , with no general admission to pupil areas. However, guided tours of the gardens, select state rooms, and historical features are offered on designated open days, typically eight Sundays from April to October, running from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last tour at 4:00 p.m.), at a cost of £6 for adults and £5 for concessions, with all proceeds directed toward preservation. These tours provide insights into the estate's and history, often including cream teas, and emphasize the site's protected heritage elements.

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