A day out to Calke Abby Derbyshire
This is my very first photo blog so hopefully it will come out for all to view ,
Calke Abby is now in the safe hands of the National Trust so will be kept for eternity.
Arriving at the main entrance to this impressive property the first sight you you feast your eyes on is
for further info please look at the National Trust web sight link http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-calkeabbey.
For the very first time The National Trust have allowed you to take photo's indoors just so long as you do not use flash or tripod which I can understand
THE SOUTH FRONT
On entering the house the entrance hall in contrast to the imposing exterior the entrance hall is small and unassuming you are greeted by Harpur Crewes prized cattle that have hung on the wall since the middle of 19th century .
The principal stairs , early 18th century craftsmanship of Oak with veneersof burr yew .
The Dining room
The ornate cornich around the ceiling / walls
The Breakfast room
The Saloon ( Formerly the great hall )
If my firsrt photo blog works I will post a further blog later
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Thank you for posting such a good and interesting blog, filled with beautiful and colourful shots i love the colours of the cornich in the dinning room, i will look forward to seeing some more blogs from you . Kenny the Bolt
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great first blog, loads of pictures and very interesting
Regards
Cesar and Dave
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Very formative some good Photos and Narrative
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Thanks very much for the comments on my photo blog this has inspired me to carry one with a second part to it .
If anyone is in the area or you get a chance to view this property it would be very well worth it .
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It did work!! An excellent first blog-good interior photos and descrition of the rooms.
Without seeming to criticise this really good blog, I would like some more information in the narrative about things like, who built the house and who owned it previously, a bit about its history, scandals, the significance of the cow herd and who is in the portraits. It would really add to this blog.
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Enjoyed reading your blog - went to Calke last year and really enjoyed it. I seem to remember lots of rooms with peeling paint (great colours) and quite derelict in places and that the National Trust was leaving these as they were found when they took over - then again, I could easily be thinking of somewhere else! Will look forward to part 2.
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Hello John marsden I agree with you about more info to be honest thats why I placed the link to the National Trusts web site for this property it will give far more info than I ever could .Please feel free to take a look at the link .
Celia yes you are correct the Trust will be leaving the property in a state of part dereliction .
It made my day going from room to room and seeing the property in the condition that it is if only the walls could talk I bet they could tell a tale or two
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Tis always good to see these type of places being kept and restored.
Good interior shots and a great first blog.
Well done and thanks.
Ian
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