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BRIAN HIGHAM

MR HIGHAM (pictured, right) died on 21 July, at the age of 88.

Although he lived in Badminton for more than 60 years, in his heart Mr Higham was always a proud Yorkshireman, born in the Vale of Pickering.

The 10th Duke of Beaufort (Master) was judging at the Great Yorkshire Show and interviewed Mr Higham to come to Badminton as second man in the stables.

He arrived at Badminton in 1959, the start of a 51-year career – 25 years for the 10th Duke

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