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End of Room at the Red Lion Inn, Barnstaple, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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End of Room at the Red Lion Inn, Barnstaple, 1850. Creator: Unknown
End of Room at the Red Lion Inn, Barnstaple, [Devon], 1850. The arched design represents that end of the room which is unmutilated. The ornaments of the other end, together with a small part of the ceiling, have been destroyed in forming a passage...it will be admitted that this is a choice specimen of old English taste and skill...Lyson, in his "Magna Britannia" (Devon), says, "The Golden Lion...is said to have been a town-house of the Earls of Bath. The arms of the Earl of Bath and other arms are in a large room of this house which has an ornamented ceiling. It was certainly the property and the residence of Sir Nicholas Hooper, Sergeant-at-Law in the reign of Queen Anne, and from whom it passed to the Bassets, and was sold by the late S. Basset, Esq". From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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End of Room at the Red Lion Inn, Barnstaple, 1850: A Glimpse into the Past This photograph print captures the end of a room at the Red Lion Inn in Barnstaple, Devon, England, as it appeared in 1850. The arched design at the end of the room is the only remaining intact portion, as the other end, along with a part of the ceiling, had been destroyed to make way for a passage. This photograph is a testament to the old English taste and skill that once adorned the interiors of buildings in Britain. According to Lyson's Magna Britannia (Devon), the Red Lion Inn was once a townhouse of the Earls of Bath. The arms of the Earl of Bath and other coats of arms are still visible in a large room of this house, which boasts an ornamented ceiling. It is known that the inn was the property and residence of Sir Nicholas Hooper, Sergeant-at-Law during the reign of Queen Anne. The inn later passed to the Bassets and was sold by the late S. Basset, Esquire. This photograph, published in the Illustrated London News in 1850 by H.H. Sharland, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the intricate hand-carved designs, engravings, and heraldic symbols that were once common in Elizabethan and Victorian-era interiors. The wooden ceiling, with its intricate patterns and decorative blazons, is a reminder of the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into creating these spaces. The print provides a fascinating insight into the history of the Red Lion Inn and the rich heritage of British interior design.
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