In England Jan-Eric and Jennifer Österlund live in this 1830 manor house which has never been extended and is a typical medieval hall house. A 14th century manor all dressed up for Christmas.
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Four men were needed to carry the impressive tree into the great hall and a wooden frame was specially built to support it safely. |
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The oak door dates from the 1560s. |
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The fireplace in the great hall was installed by William Sherman; his initials and those of his wife are carved as part of the frieze. The Flemish tapestry, c1680, illustrates the Story of Samson. |
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All images from Period living |
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