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Fairfax House - The Library
Summary
The centrepiece of this cosy room is the wonderful portable writing
desk which occupies pride of place on the large table. The large cases
at either extremity of the room contain period books.
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Photos
The Library. The books in the case
to the left are authentic period tomes, now being carefully restored. |
The writing desk sits before the
fireplace - note the Greek style ornamentation on the underside
of the mantle. |
Another view of the writing desk,
showing the intricate arrangement of drawers and cubbyholes. A
quill pen sits upon the writing surface, ready for use. |
Fairfax House
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© David Ross and Britain Express
The kind assistance of Fairfax House in the preparation of this guide
is gratefully acknowledged
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