Well, Calke Abbey anyway.
An amazing Grade 1 listed house acquired by the National Trust in 1981, in lieu of Inheritance Tax.
It was bought by Henry Harpur in 1722 and passed down through the family since then, the family becoming more and more reclusive as the years went by.
They were all passionate collectors of natural history specimens until the house was pretty well full and nothing touched since 1880!
No electricity until 1961!
The NT have conserved it, just as it stood - pretty shabby looking but preserved.
Amazing, vast array of outbuildings, all red brick (from the estate brickyard), including a longs tunnel from the house to the brewery.
I did visit some years ago, today was more relaxed - another visit planned in May.
Hansons' viewed this morning - so many lots of mixed China and glass to peruse.
I've left bids on a few lots so live in hope.
A tiring day so relaxing before bed.
An amazing Grade 1 listed house acquired by the National Trust in 1981, in lieu of Inheritance Tax.
It was bought by Henry Harpur in 1722 and passed down through the family since then, the family becoming more and more reclusive as the years went by.
They were all passionate collectors of natural history specimens until the house was pretty well full and nothing touched since 1880!
No electricity until 1961!
The NT have conserved it, just as it stood - pretty shabby looking but preserved.
Amazing, vast array of outbuildings, all red brick (from the estate brickyard), including a longs tunnel from the house to the brewery.
I did visit some years ago, today was more relaxed - another visit planned in May.
Hansons' viewed this morning - so many lots of mixed China and glass to peruse.
I've left bids on a few lots so live in hope.
A tiring day so relaxing before bed.
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