Four men were needed to carry the impressive tree into the great hall and a wooden frame was specially built to support it safely. |
The oak door dates from the 1560s. |
The fireplace in the great hall was installed by William Sherman; his initials and those of his wife are carved as part of the frieze. The Flemish tapestry, c1680, illustrates the Story of Samson. |
All images from here. |