Packwood
House was
originally 16th-century, yet its interiors were extensively restored between
the First and Second world wars by Graham Baron Ash to create a fascinating 20th-century
evocation of domestic Tudor architecture. Through its long history the house
adopted many styles and features depending on the owner, but has now been
restored to its original intent or as closely as would allow.
Packwood
House contains a
fine collection of 16th-Century textiles and furniture, and the gardens have
renowned herbaceous borders and a famous collection of yews.
Packwood also
houses one of the most prestigious fine china tea cups & saucer collections rumoured to
have been commissioned for one very important lady who just may have been
royal - we will let you decide from the pictures!
We are
members of the National
Trust and get an
enormous amount out of our membership. Quite often we take the guided tours and
we find this to be so valuable in learning much more about the history behind
these great historic houses.
NB Please note that some National Trust
properties don't allow you to take photographs inside the house so please always
ask permission first. Many will allow it provided you don't use a flash. I had
asked and been given permission to take the internal shot featured here.
