National Trust projects and acquisitions - 'Venus' returns to Stowe - A restored grotto at Stowe - The Fishing Room at Kedleston - Sir Walter returnsto Wallington - Lawrence of Arabia's bathroom at Cloud's Hill - The Saloonat Lyme Park refreshed - The Claydon model - A dressing table dressed at Osterley Park - Lord Vernon's bequest to Sudbury Hall - Silver for Nostell Priory - A Morris and Co. embroidery for Standen - Thomas Carlyle's clock - A picture for Belton