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Media Coverage

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03_The_Times

4 June 2025

'We Bought an Abandoned Island on the River Thames'

Article by The Times telling the story of new owners restoring and reviving D’Oyly Carte Island near Weybridge, blending Victorian history, nature, and modern vision.

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02_Express_Co_UK

5 June 2025

'We Abandoned Our Retirement Plans to Restore a Lost Thames Island'

Daily Express article tells how owners abandoned retirement plans to restore D’Oyly Carte Island, reviving its heritage and transforming the historic Thames island.

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01_Surrey_Live

21 June 2025

'We bought a £3 million private island on the Thames instead of downsizing'

Local coverage from Get Surrey on the Hills’ purchase and restoration of D’Oyly Carte Island, highlighting community interest and the island’s historical significance.

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04_The_Telegraph

15 September 2024

'The private island on the Thames you can now visit'

A feature on the revival of Eyot House, once home to Gilbert & Sullivan, now restored by Andy Hill and opened for concerts and events.

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Essential_Surrey_Berkshire_SW_London.

21 August 2023

'Celebrity Island in Weybridge Opens to the Public for the First Time'

Essential Surrey’s Nye notes Andy Hill’s plan to revive Eyot House, host events, restore D’Oyly Carte Island’s past for future generations.

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06_BBC

16 May 2023

BBC Radio Surrey: The Musical Thames Island

A 5‑minute audio feature, The Most Musical Island on the Thames, with Andy Hill and Lewis Mason exploring D’Oyly Carte Island’s musical past and future

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07_Essential Surrey & SW London

17 July 2022

Carte and Soul: Bringing D’Oyly Carte’s Island Home Back

Richard Nye explores Carte’s legacy, revival, Gilbert & Sullivan, a pet crocodile, and Andy Hill’s restoring Eyot House for visitors.

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