Discover some of the quirky treasures that have been hiding in the attics at Hinton Ampner for over 30 years. Following the devastating storm in February 2014, where the roof was literally ripped off, hundreds of precious items had to be moved to safety.
Rescued from the flames
The highlight of the 'Treasures on Display' at Hinton Ampner this winter is undoubtedly a folio of drawings. Drawn nearly 200 years ago by Ralph Dutton’s Grandmother Lavinia, these delicate drawings have never been on show before. The folio obviously survived the fire that engulfed Hinton Ampner in 1960, although it must have been a close call as the pages show signs of smoke damage.