Beautiful Shropshire countryside (near Ludlow). Taken from the house.
After the hall, this is the first room you enter, with its beautiful fireplace. The architect employed, Henry Holland, used a version of Neo-Classical design in this Georgian house.
What a beautiful ceiling.
A nod to the Greeks and Romans with the Doric capitals in this room and a lovely shell-like arch above.
Such a good painting and a wonderful likeness, I would imagine.
The cupola sent light flooding into the centre of the house.
Whilst there is this painting of him, one of his wife has not come to light.
One of many intricate Corinthian capitals throughout the house.
We had fun in the Dressing (Up) Room . . . My friend Gay modelling a hat.
I should have done a close up of the pillows with a big black furry (pretend) spider!
That dress again!
We ended with a walk inside the walled garden, with its wonderful orchards of ancient heritage apples.
It was another hot day. We did try to find Pipe Aston church, but made the mistake of trying to put Orleton into the mix as well, and ended up driving round in a circle, so gave up and came home. Just too hot to be exploring.
We stopped in Pembridge so Gay could take photos, and I picked some Elderberries, which are now in the freezer and will be made into something on a cooler day.
Today (it is now 1.30 a.m. on Monday morning and I can't sleep) I am off to babysit Rosie for the afternoon, then Gay goes home tomorrow.
Another lovely visit out. Thank you for sharing the photos You have had lots of adventures with your friend.
ReplyDeleteIndeed. Had it been cooler we could have walked around the estates, but it was just Too Hot.
DeleteWhat an amazing place. The dressing up room looks like fun.
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
Yes, you should have seen me in a long white curly wig!!
DeleteWhat an interesting place to visit.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
A lovely house. I've been twice now and as I don't have NT membership, won't go again.
DeleteI loved this. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the walk round with us.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing day out, it looks fascinating. I'm glad that these days the toileting facilities are so much improved on the 'bourdaloue' days. What a palaver!!
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