Bodiam was home to many residents over the years. Although built for war, life therewas usually peaceful because Bodiam was never attacked. It was captured twicewithout resistance, in both cases by other Englishmen. In 1916, it was purchased byLord Curzon, who took good care of its ruins, carrying out the most necessary repairs.In 1925, he asked the National Trust to look after the castle and its beautifulcountryside.