Hold the front page for an opulent hotel that shaped history

If the 21st century has become dominated by the global tech giants, it's easy to forget that 100 years ago it was the national newspaper barons that called all the shots.

By The Newsroom

Published 3rd Jul 2018, 10:08 BST

Updated 16th Jul 2018, 17:01 BST

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And they came no bigger nor more influential than Lord Beaverbrook, the proprietor of one of Britain’s largest circulation titles, the Daily Express and Sunday Express.

Kings, Prime Ministers, and stars of stage and literature knew he had the power to make or break reputations - and frequently did. They coveted an invitation to his palatial country home stunningly located above the Surrey hills.