What a busy few days! First, another National Trust venue, then a medieval joust, and lastly a tour inside the seat of government of the oldest functional democracy on Earth, each on consecutive days.Well, first was Waddesdon Manor, another lavish mansion maintained by the National Trust. I am running out of superlatives to describe how opulent and wondrous these stately and historical homes are. The Manor was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to display his art collection and for entertaining. Inside there seemed to be no end of bedrooms, dining rooms and lounge rooms, all filled with incredible furniture. Interestingly, each room or space seem to have its own antique clock, each of which was uniquely ornate. The building and interiors were reminiscent of Versailles, outside Paris, and indeed some of the silverware (made for George III) in the dining room was apparently being shared by Versailles too. There some fantastic collections of furniture, tapestries, and a stunning collection of tin-glazed Earthenware known as maiolica that has to been seen.Many of my shots were taken to capture a feel for the place, and perhaps entice people into making their own visit. I hope you enjoy them.
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Natalia walks toward the Manor. (Always good to arrive early!)
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One of the many extraordinary clocks.
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I call this the dish room; it has to be better than the one in the White House.
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Silverware.
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One of the famous tapestries.
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Horse sculpture in the Stables area, now a mini mall with small shops and cafes.
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View over the rear gardens.
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