Eltham Palace and Gardens was the dazzling home of a millionaire couple, whose lifestyle encapsulated the glamour of high society living on the eve of the Second World War. Virginia Courtauld was vivacious and chic. Her husband, Stephen, was heropposite, cautious and reserved. But they shared a vision of a life in luxury and, in 1933, Eltham was the place they chose to create it. read more