We attended a classic car show today at a local estate, Thoresby Park.
Thoresby Hall is actually the third house built here. The first built in 1683 burnt down in 1746. The second house was demolished by Sydney Pierrepoint the 3rd Earl Manvers, who had the current house built in 1864, for him.
The current house was designed by Anthony Salvin.
The grounds were originally designed by Lancelot 'Capabilty' Brown.
The artificial turf bowling green is new but the view over the lake is original.
The inside is fantastic, with huge rooms and awesome fireplaces. It's difficult to imagine this being a family home until 1984.
This is a fireplace in the library.
The building was sold to the National Coal Board in 1979 due to being under threat of subsidence. The house survived without damage and was sold to Times Warner in 2000, who now run it as a hotel and spa for adults only.
Another hall built in 1533 was actually the first Thoresby Hall but the name Thoresby didn't come into use until the hall was purchased by the 1st Earl Pierrepoint.