Sledmere is a Georgian House And it is also an Edwardian House. Sir – Christopher Sykes, 2nd baronet, rebuilt and redecorated the house in the 1790s, but in 1911 it was almost completely destroyed by fire. Fortunately most of the contents were rescued and they can still be seen on view today. It is worth a visit just to see the splendour of Joseph Rose’s plasterwork and the fine examples of furniture by Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. We all enjoyed a wonderful tour of the house where the present Baronet lives. To our amazement we were allowed to sit on Chippendale chairs etc. The guides were full of knowledge and it was a really great tour. Many of us then enjoyed picnic lunches in the sunshine, afterwards visiting the walled garden, the parterre garden, the chapel and the church. It was a really enjoyable day and I think we would all recommend that if you have not already visited Sledmere that you make it one of those places you need to visit before you die. Some were heard to say it was the best MU trip ever. S. Hartshorne ♫ ♫ Piano Lessons Take or play for fun. Theory up to 5 beginners welcome. Alison Hancock 0114 245 2780 – K.B. Clock Repairs. A local repair service for mechanical clocks. Wall clocks, Mantel clocks, Grandfather clocks. Restoration of clock cases. Contact Ken Baker on 0114 2453260 or 07768293604 Visit us online: www.kbclocks.co.uk/
Sledmere is a Georgian House – And it is also an Edwardian House. Sir Christopher Sykes, 2nd baronet, rebuilt and redecorated the house in the 1790s, but in 1911 it was almost completely destroyed by fire. Fortunately most of the contents were rescued and they can still be seen on view today. It is worth a visit just to see the splendour of Joseph Rose’s plasterwork and the fine examples of furniture by Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. We all enjoyed a wonderful tour of the house where the present Baronet lives. To our amazement we were allowed to sit on Chippendale chairs etc. The guides were full of knowledge and it was a really great tour. Many of us then enjoyed picnic lunches in the sunshine, afterwards visiting the walled garden, the parterre garden, the chapel and the church. It was a really enjoyable day and I think we would all recommend that if you have not already visited Sledmere that you make it one of those places you need to visit before you die. Some were heard to say it was the best MU trip ever. S. Hartshorne ♫ Piano Lessons ♫ Take or play for fun. Theory up to 5 beginners welcome. Alison Hancock – 0114 245 2780 K.B. Clock Repairs. A local repair service for mechanical clocks. Wall clocks, Mantel clocks, Grandfather clocks. Restoration of clock cases. Contact Ken Baker on 0114 2453260 or 07768293604 Visit us online: www.kbclocks.co.uk/
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