A Towneley Wander

On a recent family outing in Burnley, we decided to visit Towneley Hall.

As you can see, a little person was very keen to get in ahead of me.

Whenever I come here, I like to visit the Long Gallery - preferably alone. It smells of furniture polish, and feels very old.

A shout from the ground floor informed me that a little person was on his way up to join me. I have a real soft spot for this cantilever staircase - and the little person, of course.

The rooms off the Long Gallery look anything but inviting - and this bed doesn't look especially comfortable.

The view from upstairs.

Part of a display of old furniture... 300+ year old furniture.

The view from the other end.

This is General Scarlett. He led the Charge of the Heavy Brigade. It was on the same day as the Charge of the Light Brigade, just as foolhardy, but rather more successful.

Below stairs, the kitchen.

..and a dining room. Note the little person.

In the Egyptian room, the best caption ever.

And outside again. The different windows show the different ages of parts of the house.

This small, curious doorway is apparently made of two halves of a fireplace.

The ornamental gardens are always spotless.

Another doorway for #wander doorway fans.

The Towneley Cenotaph - an amazing piece of sculpture.

The kids loved the hall and grounds.

Thanks.