England Travel

Speke Hall

I’ve been so busy in October and November, that I didn’t have time to write anything. We had a lot of events, a “creepy” house for Halloween, hubby’s birthday and my birthday and we’ve changed the car.

Now, that finally things are starting to settle down, I have more time to post on my blog and on Festus’s blog.

This weekend we’ve visited Speke Hall. For my birthday I’ve received a membership to National Trust. I’m very happy with it, we have an additional reason to go on day trips or to visit an interesting place for a few hours.

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This is the original victorian wallpaper.

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The great hall with it’s original Tudor fireplace. It looks lovely with the Christmas decorations.

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I would love to have my breakfast in a similar setting.

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On the paneled wall is depicted the story of the family that built Speke Hall.

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The rose garden should look lovely in the summer.

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The maze, seen from outside.

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Here is the restaurant. We had a coffee and Wet Nelly, a Liverpool speciality. I really enjoyed it. Hubby wasn’t that keen on it, as he prefers more syrupy cakes.

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The airport is so close that we saw a few airplanes leaving.

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