The historic 18th century kitchens at Petworth House.
Lamb ready to be roasted with leeks, potatoes and cauliflower.
(All fake of course but very realistic.)
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From a distance, and out of the corner of my eye, this really did look like a real person. Gilbert White ( 1720-1793)was a naturalist and ecology pioneer.
Walking round Gilbert White’s House I caught a glimpse of a member of staff in a corner of the room, this is usual in historic houses. When I was nearer I found it was a waxwork model.
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Have you visited Kiplin Hall & Gardens? 🏛️🌱
It’s such a diverse site—you can go from 17th-century history to a wild wetland boardwalk and lakeside bird hides in minutes.
Find out more: www.daysoutyorkshire.com/attractions/...
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1950s chocolates, a copy of Country Life from 1958, old newspapers and an ashtray with cigarette ends at the Jacobean Chastleton House in the Cotswolds.
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Hinton Ampner is an elegant English country mansion with beautiful grounds. Why was this at the house when I visited there one Christmas?🤷🏼♀️
Punch and Judy booth in Hinton Ampner.
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Unfortunately I was distracted and did not read or take a photo of the explanation next to this. I later found out that the house was both a dual museum about Gilbert White and also the Oates family.There was an exhibition upstairs related to Lawrence Oates and Captain Scott’s Antarctic expedition in 1910 to 1912 and to Frank Oates (1840-1875) explorations in Africa and Central America.
Stuffed Impala at Gilbert White’s House. (1720-1793).
Definitely not what I expected to see in this Hampshire (England) parson and naturalist’s home.
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This is another addition to Abigail’s wonderful series of historic houses throughout New England. Somewhat special in that it hasn’t been completely restored and you can see early construction techniques.
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Spring at Scotney Castle in Kent.
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A photo of the beautifully tended grounds of Arundel Castle with the church of St Nicholas in the distance is my “downstairs” post for
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A large photograph of footmen in the Servants’ Quarters of Petworth House.
It’s the largest photo on display in Petworth but they are unnamed.
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This is my favourite room in Petworth House apart from the cafe.☕️ It’s a large room and all the walls are carved with wood carvings mainly by Grinling Gibbons and a few other carvers in the 17C. There are also amazing art masterpieces in the room including paintings by Turner of the grounds at Petworth. A large table and chairs can be seen in the mirror, also busts, candlesticks. and a few of the paintings.There is a marble table under the mirror with a small sculpture. On each side of my photo are red velvet curtains.
A view in one of the mirrors in The Carved Room at Petworth House.
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Just beautifully taken Laurette, the colours are so vibrant my friend ☺️💙💚👍🏼
The ruins of the Tudor Cowdray House in Easebourne, West Sussex near Midhurst. Destroyed by fire in 1793.
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The house was visited by Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
The ruins of the Tudor Cowdray House in Easebourne, West Sussex near Midhurst. Destroyed by fire in 1793.
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A Victorian mansion in a magical setting with its own hydroelectric system. Way ahead of its time with modern gadgets.
A distant view looking up to the dramatic Cragside and a view of the roofline and chimneys.
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Dinosaur parts on rolling cart (Science Museum of Minnesota 1999)
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Goblets, candlesticks and pies.
A table with food, pewter plates and silver drinking vessels from Tudor Times in Hever Castle.
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Inside Plas Mawr, an Elizabethan townhouse at Conwy, N. Wales.
This'll probably get labelled 'Adult Content'. 😆
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Heaton Hall, Manchester.
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Abigail continues to tell us about the historic sites in New England. What a wonderful collection.
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A ruined medieval castle surrounded by a moat with picturesque gardens and ancient woodland.
Daffodils at the side of the water at Scotney Castle, Kent.
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The stream bends at this point and is surrounded by dead foliage. The house is in the distance. Ightham Moat is a Medieval Manor House.
Early March at Ightham Moat, Kent.
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Two swans in the foreground captured in the light. In the distance tall trees which are on an island in the lake, Petworth House and a hill sweeping up to the left.
Swans and Canada Geese in the sun with Petworth House in the distance.
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In the early 20th Century the owner Mrs Greville used the house for entertaining guests including royalty. The whole house is luxuriously decorated apart from the servants quarters! The gold leaf decor in this room is illuminated by the carefully maintained lighting.
Ornate chandelier in the opulent Gold Room at Polesden Lacey in Surrey.
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The lantern hangs from the beautiful ceiling in the Great Hall which was created between 1829 and 1837 by George and Mary Lucy during their Elizabethan revival of the house.
Glass lantern ceiling light in the great hall at Charlecote Park, Warwickshire.
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A frame of fabric roses and ivy with a mixed bed of flowers in the foreground. On the left Uppark House. A girl with a long pink dress and a straw hat, possibly bending over to look at wildflowers which grow profusely in the grounds, and a woman with a backpack in the middle of my photo. The South Downs are in the distance.
A frame of fabric flowers with a view to the grounds of Uppark, some visitors and the South Downs.
(A repeat of my photo as it fits so many of this week’s themes.)
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Looking through a frame to the entrance of Uppark House, West Sussex.
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The timber-framed marvel that is Little Moreton Hall.
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Kiplin Hall & Gardens is officially back for 2026! 🏛️🌱
Re-opened for 2026 on Feb 6th, this North Yorkshire hidden gem is currently carpeted in snowdrops. ❄️🌼
A perfect, quiet spot to start your spring. Open 10am-5pm (Closed Thursdays).
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Black and white historic house with windows illuminated by interior lighting, creating a warm glow. Image made at night.
Warm house, warm hearts ♥️
Charming, late 19th century vernacular with influences of Neo-Grec.
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A view of the house from across the lake. This part of the grounds was landscaped by Capability Brown. Geese are on the grass in the foreground by the lake.The land gently sweeps up to a hill on the left covered with ancient oaks. In the distance the house has room after room of paintings by famous artists, sculptures and beautiful decor. The sky in my photo is covered with interesting cloud formations.
After a woodland walk from the house you come across this vista of a wide grass path lined with trees leading to the Ionic Rotunda.
There are also attractive flower borders leading from the main car park entrance to the house and former servants’ quarters.
On the other side of the hill near the lake is the Deer Park with ponds, water birds, deer and more ancient trees.
I am posting 4 photos in different parts of the grounds of Petworth House to try to show the size and variety of landscapes.
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