![]() ![]() Holding over 200 manors in not only Yorkshire, but Nottinghamshire. It was well established by the 12th century,Įrected by one of William the Conqueror's favourites, Roger de Busli. The Tower - Burges figures of the Planets That gaze or glare down at pedestrians going about their business in the street And then there is the Animal Wall, with stone statues Outside a new Clock Tower was created, decorated with figuresĭepicting the planets. Paintings of the Pre-Raphaelites, who were interested in similar themes and use The closest thing I can use for comparison are the The full impact, ‘in the flesh’ is quite stunning andĪ little overwhelming. Without flash, for conservation reasons, can only give an impression of theĬolors and craftsmanship. Photographs barely give a flavor of the effect. ![]() The result is amazing, orĪbominable, depending on your taste! As you can guess, I am a fan. The Nursery, with tiled murals of children’s stories. Many rooms have themes – the Arab Room, with a goldenĬeiling, the Winter Smoking Room equipped with all the ‘boys’ toys’ of the day, ![]()
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