Early keyboard instruments Harpsichords, virginals, spinets, clavichords and pianos are all kept in playing order. Music students of all ages may audition to play them.
Engravings Illustrious Men of Great Britain and Ireland line the staircase.
Furniture Painted satinwood chairs, seaweed marquetry on long case clocks, Chinese Chippendale cabinets and a wig-powdering chair!
Needlework pictures Delicately wrought seventeenth century embroidery and stumpwork illustrating biblical, pastoral and classical scenes.
Paintings The largest collection by William Nicholson on permanent display in Britain. Works by Durer, Lawrence and Watts.
Porcelain Outstanding collections of European, English and Oriental porcelain and pottery.
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