Monday, July 27, 2009

Lyme Park - 26 July


Our time at Lyme Park was somewhat soggy and breezy but interesting. As with all National Trust properties we could take any amount of pictures out in the gardens but none inside.
It's a fairly long drive up to the house and we were given a CD to listen too as we went along. Any Jane Austen fans know that this is the location of "the pond" in Pride and Prejudice. The estate is also part of the Peak District National Park.
One of the pianos dating from the late 1600's is now located in the Entrance Hall and made available to any visitors who can play. One of the guides said it makes a huge difference to the tone of the building when someone is playing.

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