East of England Galleries

Anglesea Abbey : Four hundred years of being a religious community came to an end in 1535 with Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries. When the site passed into the hands of the Parker family at the turn of the 17th Century, they set about transforming it into a country house. Today the south façade is a reminder of this period in Anglesey's history. The house, now owned by the National Trust is situated near Cambridge.

Anglesea Abbey

Four hundred years of being a religious community came to an end in 1535 with Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries. When the site passed into the hands of the Parker family at the turn of the 17th Century, they set about transforming it into a country house. Today the south façade is a reminder of this period in Anglesey's history ...

Updated: Aug 04, 2005 8:32am PST

Blickling Hall : Blickling Hall, situated in North Norfolk, was built in the early 17th century and is one of England's great Jacobean houses. It is famed for its spectacular long gallery, superb library and fine collections of furniture, pictures and tapestries.The name Blickling was originally believed to derive from the Old English word 'Bekeling' meaning water-meadow but more recently it is thought to indicate the settlement of the family or followers of one Blicla. Blickling has been the site of a manor house since long before Sir Henry Hobart built the mansion which can be seen today. It was given to the National Trust in 1940 by the 11th Marquis of Lothian whose family had had possession since 1793 when it passed to them through the female line.

Blickling Hall

Blickling Hall, situated in North Norfolk, was built in the early 17th century and is one of England's great Jacobean houses. It is famed for its spectacular long gallery, superb library and fine collections of furniture, pictures and tapestries.The name Blickling was originally believed to derive from the Old English word 'Bekeling' mea ...

Updated: Nov 18, 2009 8:34am PST

Peckover House & Garden, Wisbech : An elegant Georgian merchant's town house situated close to the centre of Wisbech overlooking the River Nene. There is a small but delightful walled garden to the rear, packed with interest.

Peckover House & Garden, Wisbech

An elegant Georgian merchant's town house situated close to the centre of Wisbech overlooking the River Nene. There is a small but delightful walled garden to the rear, packed with interest.

Updated: Sep 25, 2009 3:21am PST

The Tower, Blickling Hall, Norfolk : Part of the stunning Blickling estate, The Tower was previously used as the second earl of Buckinghamshire’s race stand, where lords and ladies would have stood on the roof and cheered their horses on. Today it’s part of the National Trust cottage portfolio and has undergone a huge restoration project and offers luxurious accommodation.

The Tower, Blickling Hall, Norfolk

Part of the stunning Blickling estate, The Tower was previously used as the second earl of Buckinghamshire’s race stand, where lords and ladies would have stood on the roof and cheered their horses on. Today it’s part of the National Trust cottage portfolio and has undergone a huge restoration project and offers luxurious accommodatio ...

Updated: Nov 20, 2009 9:40am PST