Monday 22 October 2012

Kentwell Hall & Gardens Pt. 2

We have come through the connecting door ending the last post and entered another room. notice this ancient screen.



Passing some armour


and walking through another door 


into a room with a minstrel's gallery


very ornate ceiling in this room 


Did you notice the portrait of King Henry VIII



Wonder if the children swung around the pillars when young!



Interesting chest


Library and Billiard room



with the room off this obviously used by an artist



Walking back to the hallway



and up the stairs to the guest rooms


the first one obviously has Chinese influence
I seem to remember ancestors of the present family spending a lot of time in China


An en-suite bath


reflections in the dressing table mirror


and a smart four poster bed 

One more post on the house then it will be out into the grounds where there is lots to interest 



7 comments:

DeniseinVA said...

Hard to imagine living in a house like that. Loved your photos, all so interesting.

Trisha said...

Wow! What history. So glad it has been preserved. Thank you Barbara for sharing your adventures. Have a Blessed day.

Vee said...

This home is very interesting with so much to see. I am intrigued by the boxy chairs and sofas...perhaps designed to ward off drafts. They don't look especially comfortable. Lovely glimpse of you in the mirror. ☺

Lorrie said...

How wonderful that visitors are permitted to take photos of the home. Wonderful details to absorb in every room.

Sara at Come Away With Me said...

Like Vee, I find the boxy chairs and sofas intriguing and had a good time perusing all your photos in large format.

Needled Mom said...

I have just finished catching up on this spectacular home. I love that they have maintained it so well. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Also...congratulations to your son. That is quite an accomplishment. Just camping at 10,00 feet elevation makes me short of breath. I can't imagine hiking in air that light.

Bishop Stone said...

I was interested in the chinese room. how very exotic. I know my husband would love the billiard room.