Mompesson House, ‘The House in The Close’, is a perfect example of Queen Anne architecture and was built for Charles Mompesson in 1701. It is noted for its elegant and spacious interior, especially the magnificent plasterwork and fine oak staircase.
See the important Turnbull collection of 18th century drinking glasses, fine period furniture and charming walled garden with its garden tearoom. Mompesson House featured as Mrs Jennings’ London home in the award-winning film ‘Sense and Sensibility’.
This season we also have a contemporary sculpture exhibition in the house and garden ‘Material Connections across the Ages’. It looks at connections between contemporary sculpture and historic objects. There are pieces made from glass, paper, stone, textile and wood, among others.
A glimpse of two of the artworks can be seen in the first two photographs. The final photograph is an artwork by Jane Hall and is entitled ‘Lady of the Woods’.
The general style reminds me of many happy years in Officers’ Messes in the RAF. Not the exact pattern of course but the ‘look’ and care. Pleasant and ‘English’. Just imagine ‘bigger’.
I hadn’t thought about it before, but I see what you mean about the style. I have a photograph of me along with the the rest of my department standing outside the Officers Mess at Donnington. That was a very long time ago…
I wish I could get my flower borders as beautifully balanced and proportioned as that!
These borders are quite lovely aren’t they
I am always impressed by all the beautiful homes there are in the UK. Well kept famous gardens and the inside of the mansions are made like the people who live there just left the room….
Great pictures again.
We are very lucky and they provide us with so much history. Much more fun than just reading about it.
Its amazing that they had such craftsmanship way back then. I feel the same way when I see thatched roofs which is now a lost art.
Loved the dress!
There are quite a few thatched roofs dotted around Shropshire. There are even some with birds of straw mounted on the top
Oh a couple of weeks ago, I visited Lullingstone Castle (but really it’s a manor house!) in Kent.
Queen Anne was a regular visitor there too!
Lullingstone Castle is another place I have not ‘yet’ visited
What a beautiful, understated house and that dress! It’s exquisite in so many ways. Did you say it is an artwork?
The dress was part of the art exhibition. I myself would call the dress a craftwork rather than art.
Have visited here but not Wolfs Cove although I have been to Snowshill Manor. It looks interesting.
You will have seen the pool in the garden. The re-introduction of Wolfs Cove is recent and ongoing. It is an interesting addition.
It seems the thing nowadays for business to have an art or sculpture exhibition in a country house or garden. It gives an extra dimension to a day out no matter how pleasing or controversial it is.
It does seem a bit of a trend to host art in these places. I find that some of it works better than others.