Members enjoyed a fascinating Evening tour of Sulgrave Manor guided by a most knowledgeable tour leader who told us a great deal about its owners, the history of the Manor and the furniture within its walls. The kitchen was particularly interesting with its horrendous mouse trap, its indoor working water pump and amazing array of tools and copper pans. The master bedroom with its vaulted ceiling, the hangings and bed coverings were also very well-worth viewing. The bundles of large teasels about the main reception rooms, the dole cupboard, the tea dishes and chocolate cups and saucers were all-compelling and delightful to view.
Teasels in the main reception room
Our visit ended with a walk through their wonderful herb garden containing both our regular assortment of well-known herbs and American herbs and the National Garden of the Herb Society is situate within Sulgrave Manor’s garden walls. The Garden was bathed in the golden light of a beautiful early summer’s evening. Here are a few photos of our visit…
Sulgrave Manor
The Dole Box
Tea bowls and hot chocolate china
The kitchen range and utensils
The main bedchamber with new green velvet hangings
The vaulted ceiling of the main bedchamber
The herb garden
Sulgrave Manor is an entirely fascinating, beautiful and wonderful venue for a visit and repeat visits whenever possible.
Margaret Halstead
PS I’m so sorry this posting has been delayed by computer problems which are being sorted out now.
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