EnglandSt. Edmundsbury DistrictHorringer52°13’11” N 0°39’22” E
June 24, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Mit einem sehr üppigen englischem Frühstück im Magen ging es heute zum Ickworth House mit den riesigen Ländereien. Ganz schön feudal hier, vor allem die umfangreiche Tafelsilber-Sammlung mitRead more
EnglandSt. Edmundsbury DistrictHorringer52°13’13” N 0°39’25” E
September 7, 2018 in England ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
This manor was built with a rotunda for entertaining, and the east wing for the family to live in. The west wing was just added for symmetry (and storage). The rotunda is embellished with RomanRead more
EnglandSt. Edmundsbury DistrictHorringer52°13’13” N 0°39’25” E
September 7, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
The Library walls are lined with a huge book collection, and show the curves of the rotunda. Lady Theodora, the 4th Marchioness, loved her husband's family and became its historian. She wasRead more
EnglandSt. Edmundsbury DistrictHorringer52°13’13” N 0°39’25” E
September 7, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
The State Bedroom is where the most important guests slept. This one has a beautiful chandelier, steps to get into bed, and a tray beside the bed for hot chocolate.
The gown is Lady Theodora'sRead more
EnglandSt. Edmundsbury DistrictHorringer52°13’13” N 0°39’25” E
September 7, 2018 in England ⋅ 🌬 59 °F
This is the oldest building on the estate, with the oldest part being from the 13th century. The Hervey family pew was added in the 1830s. The church is no longer used, but is the final resting placeRead more
EnglandSt. Edmundsbury DistrictHorringer52°13’13” N 0°39’25” E
September 7, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
The gardens are beautiful. Parts are designed to look Italian. Then there are views of the grounds beyond the house, and a wooded area with a stumpery (old stumps upended and allowed to become coveredRead more
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