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Feb. 4, 2016: Speke Hall, Liverpool England

GarryRF 2/4/163:22 AM

Speke Hall, originally built in 1530, has an atmospheric interior that spans many periods. The Great Hall and priest hole date from Tudor times, while the Oak Parlour and smaller rooms, some with William Morris wallpapers, illustrates the Victorian desire for privacy and comfort.

There is also fine Jacobean plasterwork and intricately carved furniture. A fully equipped Victorian kitchen and servants' hall enable visitors to see 'behind the scenes'. The restored garden has spring bulbs, a rose garden, summer border and stream garden, and there are woodland walks and magnificent views of the Mersey and North Wales.

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Travel RobGumbo Guru

A great place for sure! And it's close to Liverpool's world famous John Lennon Airport.

2/4/168:00 AM

DrFumblefingerGumbo Guru

I love the half-timbered architecture of these old buildings, Garry. I believe this is one of the largest in that style I've ever seen.

2/4/166:22 PM

GarryRFTG Guru

The Courtyard within the Hall has extensive wooden beamed architecture.

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2/4/166:51 PM

DrFumblefingerGumbo Guru

Looks like it might have bounced in from Chester!

2/4/166:54 PM

GarryRFTG Guru

The early architecture of nearby Chester predates Speke Hall by over 1.000 years.

I asked a Canadian girl who was visiting my daughter if she would like to walk around the 2,000 year old wall of Chester. Built by the Romans.

"We did history in school. It sucks, Cant we just drive ?"

I think appreciation of the finer points of life are acquired when you turn 40.

2/4/167:08 PM

Paul HeymontGumbo Guru

Well, didn't Sophie Tucker tell us that 'Life Begins at 40?" Here's a clip for anyone who's forgotten (or is too young)...

Incidentally, she was 60 at the time she recorded it...

2/4/167:52 PM

GarryRFTG Guru

Born in Russian Ukraine in 1884. I thought the accent wasn't quite American !

2/4/168:02 PM

GarryRFTG Guru

A fine collection of notches on the bed post in Speke Hall.

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2/4/168:17 PM

Kelsey RadleyMember

1884, born in Russian Ukraine. The accent wasn't nearly American, in my opinion!

10/19/2311:30 PM

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