Monday, April 25, 2011

Waddesdon Manor



I did a brief blog post recently on the school website of our first trip to Waddesdon Manor. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the initial visit, so we decided to return with a picnic lunch. The weather was ideal for a day out in the country.
The 3 boys in our garden before departure.

Caleb sitting with Nick. This was a rare moment.
The boys were up running around most of the time.

Here's Noah with a stick from the boys' fort.

And here he is doing a little climbing.

Cooper was all smiles. He loves a day out in the sunshine.

Caleb was non-stop on the adventure playground.


Noah loves a good laugh!

Waddesdon Manor
The house was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to display his impressive collection of furniture, art, and treasures. The Sérves porcelain, paintings, French furniture, and collection of rare books is truly amazing. Below are a few photos of the interior. Flash photography is not permitted, so the quality is poor. Still, I wanted to share a glimpse of this incredible home.

 
The grandeur of the home is difficult to describe in words.

Two of a number of prints depicting the French Revolution
A writing desk that belonged to Queen Marie-Antionette


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