Day 8, |
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The Ambassador's Room:
is named for David Murray, the 2nd Earl of Mansfield.
As Lord Stormont, he was Britain's
From 1772 until 1778, he was British
He later became Lord Justice General |
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The Inner Hall:
facing windows and two 17th century carved oak fireplaces. ![]() bears (each standing approximately 6 feet 4 inches tall) flank its entrance. ![]() display here are two giltwood console tables; their swagged garlands are richly carved and very similar in execution and design to a table made for the Royal Palace in Warsaw. ![]() in buhl work, displayed on stands in the same medium, are stamped Béfort Père. |
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Queen Victoria’s Suite:
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(enroute to Scotland), Queen Victoria requested ground floor apartments as she preferred not to sleep on an upper floor.
Thus, three pleasant south-facing
Today, what once was the Queen’s |
Next DAY EIGHT Pix Options (in order of trip occurrence):
The Black Watch’s Museum
CARLISLE “in England” GORGEOUS Croftlands Guest House
Hadrian’s Wall Birdoswald Roman Fort