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| Beaulieu motoring collector Lord Montagu dies | |
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| Lord Montagu, who established the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, has died aged 88. | |
| A spokeswoman for Beaulieu Estate, in the New Forest, said Edward, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, died "peacefully" after a short illness. | |
| He is survived by his wife Fiona, his son and heir Ralph, daughter Mary and second son Jonathan. | |
| The Hampshire estate and visitor attractions are to continue to operate as usual, the spokeswoman confirmed. | |
| An estate funeral will be held at Beaulieu, followed by a memorial service at St Margaret's in Westminster "for his friends in London and further afield", she added. | |
| The dates are yet to be confirmed. | |
| Lord Montagu was one of the pioneers of the stately home industry, and first opened his home to the public in 1952. | |
| He also founded the National Motor Museum on the estate and was a leading authority on veteran and vintage cars, usually taking part in the London to Brighton run. | |
| Since 1983, he had been chairman of English Heritage, the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission. | |
| He fought vigorously - though often unsuccessfully - to have various buildings listed. |