Claydon
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© Arnhel de Serra
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© Linda Mellor
A rare example of exquisite needle work
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© Nigel Burkitt
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Can you spot this elegant carved crane in the North Hall?
Splendid 18th-century English interiors in an idyllic country setting
In the 1750s at his family seat in Buckinghamshire, Sir Ralph Verney set out to create a country house of extraordinary grandeur that would dazzle his wealthy neighbours and outdo his political rivals. Thirty years on he was facing financial ruin.
Today the interiors that remain are among the most ambitious and lavish ever created in the 18th century.
Claydon has been occupied by the Verney family for more than 550 years; the place is a testament to their fascinating fluctuating fortunes, from their close involvement in the English Civil War to the family connection with Florence Nightingale.
An exhibition with a difference
© NT/Nikki Elvin
Seventeenth-century underwear
Claydon House is home to a rare and remarkable collection of 17th century costumes. Come and see some exquisite 17th century ladies undergarments, admire the intricate embroidery on display and try on some replica costumes.