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| Bacchus among the domed lavender and topiary cones of the Cherry Garden |
Originally built in 1610, Ham House is a rare and atmospheric survival of 17th century architecture, art and furniture. In 1626, it was given by King Charles I to William and Catherine Murray. During the English Civil Wars, Catherine and their elder daughter, Elizabeth, managed to keep Ham safe with the support of Elizabeth's first husband Sir Lionel Tollemache. After the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660 Elizabeth and her second husband, the Duke of Lauderdale, extended the house and collected spectacular art and furniture. The house remained in the Tollemache family until 1948, when it was given to the National Trust.
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| The Library built in 11672-4 (But these are not the original books) |
Postcards sent by Laura (the UK).
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Thursday Postcard HuntNovember theme: SCENERY/LANDSCAPES
- Week 1 - With animals
- Week 2 - With people
- Week 3 - With buildings
- Week 4 - Multiviews
So interesting - I had not heard about Ham House before. Can you imagine having such a. huge library in your home?
ReplyDeleteIf that is a real question... yes, I can imagine myself living inside a huge library, like Tom Gauld's characters :D
DeleteYES! Exactly.
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DeleteIt is a beautiful postcard and the building has a great history.
ReplyDeleteI believe it would be a very interesting visit. My friend loved it.
DeleteMy first thought was of the gardeners who must keep the topiary is pristine shape!
ReplyDeleteA huge task... but a beautiful place to work, anyway.
DeleteVery pretty, I like the red brick against the bright sky. I do love that lavender! I'm not much for topiary, but the cones are rather nice.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a big fan of topiary either, but I guess here it goes with the style of the house.
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