Travels with a camera

Travels with my camera, mostly.

Sunday, 5 June 2016

Inside Blickling Hall NT

Last week we were in North Norfolk and visited Blickling Hall again.  I showed pictures of the outside on View Too blog (link in sidebar) now lets venture inside . . .





the view outwards from the inner courtyard

The door-knocker . . .

There were many paintings but I really liked these two.

They think this might be Mary Queen of Scots

Mary Tudor 


King Charles II was entertained in this room . . .


. . . but we are definitely 'below stairs'!




We are upstairs now, looking down into the main entrance hall


Into the Long Gallery (Library) with its magnificent ceiling


Thankfully, we can sit on these sofas and take time to admire our surroundings







The State Bedroom


1930s style


The Marquis of Lothian  gave Blickling to the National Trust on his demise in 1940, here is his office.




A well-earned visit to the Tea Rooms!



















2 comments:

  1. It's a beautiful house. I was amazed at the lack of other people touring. Were you just lucky, or was it really that quiet? It reminded me of an afternoon that is a treasured memory. I visited Burton Agnes on a day when there were few, if any, other tourists.....and we could sit on a chair there too!

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    1. It was a Friday when we visited, perhaps weekends may be busier. Fortunately the Estate is huge and can accommodate lots of visitors.
      Glad you enjoyed the virtual tour!

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