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Thanks Eric.
Looks like a fantastic place to visit.
Kirby Hall is open all year and is reputedly stunning in the snow.....if we ever get any again.
And there is this one just down the road....
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lyveden
And this one also just down the road....
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/apethorpe-palace/?utm_source=Google%20Business&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Google%20Business%20Profiles&utm_content=apethorpe%20palace\
When they open again!!
The story goes that English heritage owned both Apethorpe and Kirby. But they were similar in size and former glory, so they sold Apethorpe on the condition the new owner 'did it up' and allowed public access a few times a year. It's apparently a refurbished version of Kirby. Although it might be nice to visit, I like the ruins for photographic interest.
This one is also worth a trip...
https://artsandculture.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/exhibit/the-ruined-mansion%C2%A0/7wLSeLpwweo1IQ
Interesting story about the owner. He used to bedeck his huge Christmas tree in the hall with real diamonds and other gems. At the end of the festivities he allowed each lady guest to select one from the tree. No wonder it's a ruin now.
Last edited on Thu Oct 1st, 2020 13:50 by Eric
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