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4 unusual facts about Samuel Vestey


John-Paul Clarkin

On 2 September 2006 he married Nina Vestey, a niece of the 3rd Baron Vestey, Master of the Horse.

Samuel Vestey, 3rd Baron Vestey

His family seat is Stowell Park Estate in Gloucestershire, which was purchased in 1954 by the third generation Ronald Vestey and his brother Mark.

Vestey's battle with the native Australian Gurindji people over working conditions and native land claims was chronicled in Paul Kelly's song, "From Little Things Big Things Grow" originally released on the 1991 Paul Kelly & The Messengers' album Comedy.

Vestey Group

Sam, Lord Vestey, born 19 March 1941, is the great grandson of the 1st Lord Vestey, and the current head of the family and Chairman of the Group.


Worshipful Company of Loriners

Many other well known equestrians belong to its number including Captain Mark Phillips CVO and Samuel Vestey (Master of the Horse).


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