Bimjim4

By Bimjim4

Calke Abbey, Derbyshire.

Spent most of the day at this former stately home now in the hands of the National Trust. Beautiful house standing in the midst of a huge estate and gardens.
Fascinating insight into the world of the aristocratic/ genteel poor.
The Harpur-Crewe family gave the house to the nation in lieu of outstanding death duties due to the Treasury of some £8millions.

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