Thursday 22 December 2011

Medieval Manor in Devon

This might be my last post until January 23 so I'd like to wish you all a very merry Christmas, Happy New Year and happy holidays, and... try not to forget me!

And my last post before Christmas takes us to Devon, in England. Jan-Eric and Jennifer Österlund live in this 1830 manor house which has never been extended and is a typical medieval hall house. A 14th century manor all dressed up for Christmas. If you'd like to read the whole story just click here.

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Four men were needed to carry the impressive tree into the great hall and a wooden frame was specially built to support it safely.
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The oak door dates from the 1560s.
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The fireplace in the great hall was installed by William Sherman; his initials and those of his wife are carved as part of the frieze. The Flemish tapestry, c1680, illustrates the Story of Samson.
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All images from here.

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16 comments:

  1. Merry Christmas! All the best to you in the new year.
    xox

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  2. Hello,
    this looks great! But do not worry, how can I forget you :)

    And I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

    xx
    Jérôme

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  3. Absolutely beautiful manor dahhhling! particularly loved the canopy bed...

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  4. There is no way I could ever forget myh favourite blog.

    Happy holidays to you and your family.

    Leeann x

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  5. hey merry xmas to you too babe!

    gorgeous house!!!

    is that yours? haha

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  6. Gorgeous Christmas cottage!! Wow, I'd love to spend Christmas there, the perfect Christmas atmosphere!
    Dear friend I wish you a merry Christmas, may your wishes come true!! Peace love and understanding for you and your family! Felíz Navidad Kifus!!

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  7. We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas :)
    Myriam

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  8. Wow ,I've never seen such a beauty... Look at that christmas tree..it's a dream!! Merry christmas my dear to' you and your beautiful family ...
    Etta

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  9. Merry Christmas to you and your family
    X
    V

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  10. What a lovely home! Have a fabulous week ahead, Kellie xx

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  11. Hi, Kifus!
    This house is gorgeous, the Christmas tree is magnificent.
    Wish you a happy and blessed New Year and happy holidays.
    Of course I won't forget you, how could I?
    Tereza

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  12. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Kifus, and wishing you all the best in the New Year!

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  13. Hi Kifus
    Happy new days.
    Happy new dreams.
    Happy New Year 2012 :))
    Myriam

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  14. That Christmas tree is spectacular! What a lovely house with all the Christmas trimmings. Have a very happy new year!

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  15. THAT is a Christmas Tree!

    Hoping that you had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year, and looking forward to reading more of your wonderful posts at the end of the month :)

    MX

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  16. Hi Kifus ,
    sei ritornata a casa ?
    Buona giornata.
    Myriam :))

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