This might be my last post until January 23 so I'd like to wish you all a very merry Christmas, Happy New Year and happy holidays, and... try not to forget me!
And my last post before Christmas takes us to Devon, in England. Jan-Eric and Jennifer Ă–sterlund 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. If you'd like to read the whole story just click
here.
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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. |
![http://www.periodliving.co.uk/sites/default/files/1211osterlund-02.jpg](http://www.periodliving.co.uk/sites/default/files/1211osterlund-02.jpg) |
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. |
![http://www.periodliving.co.uk/sites/default/files/1211osterlund-08.jpg](http://www.periodliving.co.uk/sites/default/files/1211osterlund-08.jpg) |
All images from here. | | |
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