Sunday, December 20, 2015

Seaton Delaval Hall

Seaton Delaval Hall in Northumberland
is a masterpiece of English Baroque, the finest work
 by Sir John Vanbrugh, completed in 1727


The Stables









Horses named after Greek Gods






In 1822 the Central Hall was damaged in a huge fire


6 daughters of Zeus, representing arts











The Delavals were a notorious Georgian family can be traced back to the XI. century.
They were famous for their love of acting, hosting big parties and playing wild tricks on their unsuspecting guests. Not long after the fire the Delaval family died out and the Ashley family took over the properties. Few years ago National Trust secured the place  and the restoration work is still continuing. The Trust is working on bringing back the Delaval spirit in the Hall.


The South Hall














The stair leading up



View of the Angels from one of the side rooms


Another side room


The doors closed in this unusual 'V' shape



  






The West Wing where we couldn't go in this time.
Some original furnitures and paintings are there.










300 years old Ash Tree




Summer house













Church of Our Lady - Norman chapel was built by Hubert de Laval
and dedicated in 1102 by /Bishop Flambard of Durham. Now has a Georgian ceiling. 



Private cemetery at the Church




South side



Playground