The 17th century tapestries which hand in the Great Chamber are either Flemish or French in origin. The tapestries are all that remain from the Great Chamber of a much larger collection that had remained in the hall for 200 years whilst the hall was unoccupied. The 9th Duke removed the tapestries from the hall to a room in the stable block for safety whilst restoration was taking place.
Sadly, in 1925 a fire broke out in a tea-room above the stables and approximately 60 tapestries were destroyed or damaged beyond repair.*
*From the Haddon Hall guide book
The tapestries were brilliantly made and cleverly collected by one or more duke with lots of money. Perhaps they would selected lighter colours today.
I find it miraculous that some of them were saved after the fire.
How sad to loose such beautiful work.
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It is sad, but at least some of the artwork was saved
60 tapestries lost forever. What a tragedy. But thankfully, some of the others are there to show the glory. Them and the woodwork!
Haddon is a truly special place
This must be a marvelous hall dear Cherie!
Sorry that tapestries were damaged so far
It is a marvelous place
>Sadly, in 1925 a fire broke out in a tea-room
That’s really a shame. I hope they still have some photo records of those lost tapestries.
I am not sure if they do or not.
My mind marvels at the number of art pieces and architecture lost over the centuries.
It is sad that so many pieces have been lost but I am amazed at some of the art and architecture that has survived against all odds.
One wonders just how many tapestries there are in the country.
It is a thought to ponder upon.
i like this shot of the great chamber and the timber trusses holding the roof Cherie….peter:)
The roofing structure is fabulous
Is that a maze in the garden, or a labyrinth?
It is a knot garden, although I agree that it does look a bit like a labyrinth.