Nostell Priory

[london1967]

It seems that I'm slow not only on my feet: I still haven't finished posting about the week-end before last.

On the Sunday, we went to Nostell Priory.



near Wakefield.
This was indeed a priory until the Reformation, and then home to the Winn family for over 300 years.


Cows on the 'vista'


and the house.

By the time we got to the house we were famished. Hey presto, some food!


Palladian manor house, interiors by Robert Adam, furniture by Chippendale, 200 year-old Chinese wallpaper, what's not to like?


"Welcome to my humble dwelling!" Adrian looked quite at home there




Ancient Chinese wallpaper

in one of two rooms that were turned into bathrooms (apparently Prince Philip used this one when he stayed at the house)










A huge 18th century doll's house


Fewer than half of the bells. Those poor servants had to learn to recognise the sound of each of them.

We didn't really have time to explore the huge grounds, but only managed to have a stroll in the garden.
Here are Fiona and Adrian grinning because they had just seen my head popping up from a hedge