tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post1245872453090547436..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: Country House at War - Part 2Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-10297265315062256862015-09-02T23:05:20.866+01:002015-09-02T23:05:20.866+01:00I think that the NT have done a good job recreatin...I think that the NT have done a good job recreating how the house was and I especially enjoyed seeing all of the little knick knacks - it is interesting how few possessions ordinary people had then.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-11224415079755642982015-09-02T20:58:46.052+01:002015-09-02T20:58:46.052+01:00It is so interesting seeing this lovely house recr...It is so interesting seeing this lovely house recreated to the time when it was used by the merchant bank as offices. I do find the war years fascinating. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-1025835332620658092015-08-29T22:27:29.850+01:002015-08-29T22:27:29.850+01:00I think that the NT experience for visitors has im...I think that the NT experience for visitors has improved 100% - it used to be so stodgy. We climbed up the scaffolding to see the roof work being done at 'Lutyens' Castle Drogo last year, and I believe that you can do something similar at Dyrham Park this year although I haven't been.<br />I would be happy if you used the quote - please do<br /><br />Thanks for that information, it sounds an exciting prospect having a roof top cafe - if I have time will try and visit.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-69870890435181172962015-08-29T22:20:16.122+01:002015-08-29T22:20:16.122+01:00You can climb the scaffolding at Croome Court whil...You can climb the scaffolding at Croome Court while they are working on the house, to a roof top cafe.Brian Skeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04761762507159759619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-59296363379792662802015-08-29T22:13:45.622+01:002015-08-29T22:13:45.622+01:00Dear Mary - I actually haven't seen either of ...Dear Mary - I actually haven't seen either of those programmes although I did see a trailer this evening advertising a new series of the Doc Martin programme beginning next week, so that will be something for you to watch out for in the future.<br />Lots of lovely details in Lady Bearsted's beautiful Art Deco bathroom - I admired the mirror too, and the elegant shape of the perfume bottle.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-11727393508715176342015-08-29T21:51:10.322+01:002015-08-29T21:51:10.322+01:00These posts of the Upton House reminded me of the ...These posts of the Upton House reminded me of the Public Broadcasting Company productions (probably close to 20 years ago) from English broadcasts called something like, "1939 House" , with the families interviewed and hired to live in the renovated houses with all sorts of items from the era - even hiring people to act as "merchants" to deliver chickensl and other products. Everyone wore period clothes, had the lifestyles and used the language (as I recall) appropriate for the time. I remember there were 3 different situations. My daughter and I really looked forward to seeing those shows! Do you recall them? <br /><br />The bulletin board in the women's 'dormitory' appealed to me! I, too, liked the stenciled notices. If I was there this year I would need to stop and read most of the items on the Staff Notices. And, of course, I might be dreaming tonight of a cute little art deco mirror like Mrs. Bearsedt's in my newly (not really) renovated bathroom of red/chrome walls! How artistic! How lavish! How decadent! I love it!!!<br /><br />Oh - and being a regular follower of Doc Martin, this post reminded me of the program that featured that hidden location of the stored art that was protected during the war!<br /><br />Mary in OregonMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911284607089608538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-67371518108778658722015-08-29T12:29:46.722+01:002015-08-29T12:29:46.722+01:00It looks as if the NT have probably raided a few m...It looks as if the NT have probably raided a few members drawers and cupboards, but have certainly gathered together some interesting bits of memorabilia.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-42470462461147799322015-08-29T12:24:08.404+01:002015-08-29T12:24:08.404+01:00I love the staff notice boards and the socks just ...I love the staff notice boards and the socks just knitted I suppose.SeagullSuziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857680854262709165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-68688874275913667552015-08-28T23:39:33.162+01:002015-08-28T23:39:33.162+01:00Yes, I am sure you are correct.Yes, I am sure you are correct.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-29716835610126122032015-08-28T23:38:44.305+01:002015-08-28T23:38:44.305+01:00I don't know how long the NT will keep the hou...I don't know how long the NT will keep the house looking like this - but probably until the house closes for the winter season.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-25848858627373853142015-08-28T23:37:12.367+01:002015-08-28T23:37:12.367+01:00The Art Deco bathroom is gorgeous, I agree, love t...The Art Deco bathroom is gorgeous, I agree, love the red and silver.<br />I was surprised at just how much the NT had acquired in order to bring authenticity to project.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-54053217664068290752015-08-28T19:56:32.019+01:002015-08-28T19:56:32.019+01:00They must dust a lot there.
Greetings,
FilipThey must dust a lot there.<br /><br />Greetings,<br />FilipFilipBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748038653807154529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-10117570004622143062015-08-28T14:45:33.525+01:002015-08-28T14:45:33.525+01:00Wonderful to see around the house with you! I don...Wonderful to see around the house with you! I don't remember seeing the inside from when we went so it was good to see your photos! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-74437440804074972162015-08-28T10:56:37.465+01:002015-08-28T10:56:37.465+01:00Dear Rosemary, thanks heaven that his collection w...Dear Rosemary, thanks heaven that his collection was kept safe! To see how people worked and lived in his house during WWII reminds me of scenes in Downton Abbey's use in WWI. <br /> I find the art deco bathroom very impressing. Brittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688373434576442657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-29247038308656084332015-08-28T09:14:29.233+01:002015-08-28T09:14:29.233+01:00Yes, I agree with you Ms Soup - the juxtaposition ...Yes, I agree with you Ms Soup - the juxtaposition sums up the very real gap that exists within peoples lives.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-73015996988675788642015-08-28T09:05:47.255+01:002015-08-28T09:05:47.255+01:00Hello Jim - Upton House will be redressed next sea...Hello Jim - Upton House will be redressed next season reverting back to the Bearsted's family home and filled with their possessions. <br />It is a house that requires a whole day to take in the gardens, the house, and of course the wonderful art collection.<br />It lies in a lovely part of the countryside surrounded by lots of pretty Cotswold villages. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-60014167458123818392015-08-28T08:55:03.752+01:002015-08-28T08:55:03.752+01:00I am pleased that this post has stirred so many me...I am pleased that this post has stirred so many memories for you Yvette - I too went to Warwick Castle when it still belonged to the 8th Earl of Warwick and also following its sale - he caused an uproar when he stripped the family's ancestral castle of its art treasurers and then sold it to the Madame Tussauds organisation. However, I think that the Tussauds have done a tasteful job in the castle.<br />Thank you for your interesting comment YvetteRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-60629876704490731522015-08-28T08:39:10.920+01:002015-08-28T08:39:10.920+01:00The rib-patterned knitted socks, the austerity of ...The rib-patterned knitted socks, the austerity of the typing pool and then in total contrast, the stylish red and silver bathroom.<br /><br />Ms Soupalphabet souphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11744905399607433764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-46823565399974448082015-08-28T07:47:39.137+01:002015-08-28T07:47:39.137+01:00I remember the Art Deco bathroom from our visit. T...I remember the Art Deco bathroom from our visit. The NT is very good at recreating scenes and sets in their houses today. At Croome Court, near us they have left the WW11 Nissan huts, converting one of them into a restaurant.<br />I like the A.A Milne quote below, I wish I had thought of using it.Brian Skeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04761762507159759619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-44589736895045896082015-08-28T04:22:58.516+01:002015-08-28T04:22:58.516+01:00Hello Rosemary, Large houses so often get involve...Hello Rosemary, Large houses so often get involved in wars. In America, many old mansions are known as "Washington's Headquarters," "Sherman's command post" or the like. E.F. Benson's novel Dodo Wonders features the lead character donating her country house for a WWI hospital, and gives some idea of how socialites and businesspeople supported the war efforts.<br /><br />I am very impressed with both Upton House and Gardens, and am adding them to my list for the "next trip."<br />--JimParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-67245387476347834962015-08-28T03:27:47.727+01:002015-08-28T03:27:47.727+01:00An amazing post, Rosemary. Such wonderful photos. ...An amazing post, Rosemary. Such wonderful photos. So intriguing to see how it was - I love this sort of thing. I'm glad that the Viscount's art collection was safely hidden away too. I am greatly interested in anything having to do with the war as it affected England, probably because of all the movies I've seen, but also because it's just so fascinating. England's finest hour, indeed. Also your post reminded me a bit of the second half of BRIDESHEAD REVISITED.<br /><br />Many years ago when I visited England, we went to the War Museum where they have Churchill's war rooms 'sealed' up with everything left as it was - eerie, but so wonderful in some odd inexplicable way. We also visited Warwick Castle where they have rooms done up in with life-like mannequins and sppropriate clothing and furnishings. I didn't think I'd like it, but it was so well done, I was won over. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-358379214335482592015-08-27T22:27:09.399+01:002015-08-27T22:27:09.399+01:00Thank you Giga - it is lovely to hear from youThank you Giga - it is lovely to hear from youRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-61520589367547552792015-08-27T20:15:11.153+01:002015-08-27T20:15:11.153+01:00Amazing about the exhibition, even with such did n...Amazing about the exhibition, even with such did not meet. Everything was very interesting and the remaining images. Regards.Gigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706670738884178087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-34841234560836025972015-08-27T19:25:47.999+01:002015-08-27T19:25:47.999+01:00They must have felt blessed living in the countrys...They must have felt blessed living in the countryside when London was suffering bombing air raids. <br />Yes, it is wonderful that his whole painting collection is still there in the house and is available now for all to enjoy. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-35445756711128709342015-08-27T17:14:31.598+01:002015-08-27T17:14:31.598+01:00I feel sure that the bank employees felt quite com...I feel sure that the bank employees felt quite comfortable. Isn't it wonderful that his astounding art collection was saved.Janey and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.com