Every door tells a story

1654 - the fifth year of the English Republic, or the Commonwealth as it was known then.

Thomas was an astute chap. On the side of parliament during the Civil War, and then supporting the restoration in 1660.

I hope he liked his mother’s gift. He and his successors certainly looked after it. It has a very fine interior and is now grade 1 listed.

I have told J that I cannot afford a stable block for her birthday. And she would need a horse. And riding lessons.