The Long gallery at Haddon Hall

This room is incredible! The wooden floors were made from the timbers of one giant Oak tree. The windows were specially made with panels of leadlighting which are offset at angles to each other - making light reflect and bounce around the room. The ceiling has white rose motifs - historically important as secrets shared under the white rose are safe secrets. Hence the legal term "sub rosa"! But to me the most interesting aspect is that this room is still a family room. The same family still owns the house (after 800years) and they still live there. The two small children regularly ride their tricycles up and down this gallery! The medieval furniture is still used!

[Lesley]

I am enjoying your trip through your photos! The information about this room is interesting. You have got a nice balance of light and shade which has given this atmosphere.

[Rob Z]

@rosie00 Thank you Lesley - that's a lovely comment - I do appreciate it. It's always a bit of a worry that travel shots will be totally boring to other people. Thanks again. Cheers Rob

[Susan.T.]

Gorgeous floor, I like the patterns on the ceiling too & the lighting on the walls.

[Ko*]

They dont make em this way anymore... all these old buildings become a rare piece of art...

[FBailey]

Very impressive!

[Taffy]

Terrific interior architectural capture with great leading line.

[Sarah]

Great shot. Just a reminder you have not posted for the 52 week challenge. Don't give up we have got so far.

[Rob Z]

@skippysue Hi Susan - thanks for your comment. It was a great spot for photos too - so many fascinating medieval items and architecture.

[Rob Z]

@madeinnl Hi Ko - what a place to bring up a family!! Fabulous!!

[Rob Z]

@fbailey Thanks FB - it was so interesting!!

[Rob Z]

@taffy Thanks Taffy - it had so many amazing photo opportunities - wonderful place.

[Rob Z]

@sarahlth Ohhh - thanks Sarah - I had totally forgotten! I think I've got one that will work! Thanks again. :)

[Suzanne]

Beautiful interior, a wonderful place to visit

[Jane Pittenger]

Great light and shadows, leading line, composition and place!

[Marnie]

Oh wowee, what a stunning space, magic light too.

[Rob Z]

@suzanne234 We enjoyed it so much Suzanne - it is well worth a visit. Am I correct in thinking it's not that far from where you are? It's near Bakewell.

[Rob Z]

@golftragic It was magic Marnie - 900 years old and stunning - in such original condition!

[Rob Z]

@jgpittenger Hi Jane - thanks for your awesome feedback - I'm really trying to not have to do anything to most of these photos so I'm so pleased that you found this one a success! Mind you - it was a fabulous setting to start with...