Behind the pillars at the top of the staircases in yesterday's photo lies this massive room. It is 60 feet (just over 18 metres) square and 40 feet (12 metres) high.
The marble floor was laid out by Matthew Skelton in 1750. The gallery is supported by 18 ionic fluted pillars in scagliola; the shafts are Siena marble, the bases, pedistals and capitals are of white marble and the square of the bases are of Verd antique.
Above the gallery are 18 Corinthian pilasters of scagliola. Various sculptures and sculpture panels decorate the walls.
This room was used for the filming of the grand ball in the film Downton Abbey - The Movie.
Other TV that has used rooms in Wentworth Woodhouse include Gentleman Jack and Victoria.
This is our last post this week, we aim to be back on Monday with more of our adventures. Meanwhile, we hope that you all have a good weekend!
Excellent capture and history of this beautiful place. It’s interesting it was used for film and TV productions. Have a great weekend to you and your family as well.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
My former secondary school had its leavers prom there in July. There were fascinating photos on Facebook of a wide variety of vehicles at the front of the building, and of the celebrations in this grand room.
Yes Vesna, there is quite a contrast - but the family who lived at Wentworth Woodhouse were regarded as good employers by their workers, for example during a miners strike a food kitchen provided for the needs of the families of miners.
Ian
August 26th, 2024
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Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
My former secondary school had its leavers prom there in July. There were fascinating photos on Facebook of a wide variety of vehicles at the front of the building, and of the celebrations in this grand room.
Ian
Yes Vesna, there is quite a contrast - but the family who lived at Wentworth Woodhouse were regarded as good employers by their workers, for example during a miners strike a food kitchen provided for the needs of the families of miners.
Ian