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 The East front of Nostell Priory

©NTPL / Matthew Antrobus

The East front of Nostell Priory.
The Top Hall at Nostell Priory remodelled by Robert Adam. The view shows the colza-oil chandelier (1819), the stone chimneypiece by Theakston and chairs with Winn crests.

©NTPL / Andreas von Einsiedel

View of the Top Hall at Nostell Priory remodelled by Robert Adam. The view shows the colza-oil chandelier (1819), the stone chimneypiece by Theakston and chairs with Winn crests.
The Saloon at Nostell Priory showing the Adam ceiling painted in 1773, two pier glasses and Harpsichord by Jacob Kirckman of 1766 in a fine case inlaid with Rococo ornament.

©NTPL / Andreas von Einsiedel

Adam ceiling created in 1773, two Adam-designed pier glasses, and a harpsichord by Jacob Kirckman of 1766 in a fine inlaid case.
Library stairs, which fold up to form a chest, supplied by Chippendale in 1767-8 in the Library at Nostell Priory. This room was remodelled by Robert Adam in the 18th century

©NTPL / Andreas von Einsiedel

Library stairs, which fold up to form an ottoman, supplied by Chippendale in 1767-8 in the Library at Nostell Priory.
The Library at Nostell Priory: the first room to be remodelled by Robert Adam. The view shows the Chippendale library table, lyre-back chairs (1767-8) and bookcases.

©NTPL / Andreas von Einsiedel

The Library at Nostell Priory: the first room to be remodelled by Robert Adam. The view shows the Chippendale library table, lyre-back chairs (1767-8) and bookcases.
The Breakfast Room at Nostell Priory. This room was entirely destroyed by fire in 1980 and much of the decoration is based on Paine's original designs dating from c.1747.

©NTPL / Andrea von Einsiedel

The Breakfast Room - this room was entirely destroyed by fire in 1980 and much of the decoration is based on Paine's original designs dating from circa. 1747.
Robert Adam ceiling in the Tapestry Room at Nostell Priory, showing the central scene from the story of Cupid and Psyche and the fan-shaped lunettes surrounded by garlands of husks.

©NTPL / Andreas von Einsiedel

Robert Adam ceiling in the Tapestry Room, showing the central scene from the story of Cupid and Psyche and the fan-shaped lunettes surrounded by garlands of husks.
The Doll's House (made c.1735) in the South Passage at Nostell Priory. The house may have been executed by the young Chippendale.

©NTPL / Andreas von Einsiedel

The doll's house (made c. 1735) in the South Passage at Nostell Priory.

The Billiard Room at Nostell Priory, showing the billiard table, longcase clock made by John Harrison (1717), fireplace with marble chimneypiece, chandelier and books right up to the ceiling.

©NTPL / Andreas von Einsiedel

The Billiard Room, showing the billiard table, longcase clock made by John Harrison (1717), fireplace with marble chimneypiece, chandelier and books right up to the ceiling.
The State Bed Chamber at Nostell Priory showing the bed and window. This room has probably the best ensemble of Chippendale furniture in existence.

©NTPL / Andreas von Einsiedel

The State Bed Chamber, this room has probably the best ensemble of lacquered Chippendale furniture in existence.
The ceiling in the Top Hall at Nostell Priory by Robert Adam.

©NTPL / J. Whitaker

The ceiling in the Top Hall at Nostell Priory by Robert Adam.
The Stable Block at Nostell Priory, with the Cupola and clock, to a design by Robert Adam over the Entrance Archway.

©NTPL / Matthew Antrobus

The Stable Block from the Courtyard, with the Cupola and clock, to a design by Robert Adam over the Entrance Archway.

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