This set of three rooms off the main entry were used for many years
as small apartments. They lead to the Governor's Parlour, where business
was conducted.
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17th century table chest in the
First Antechamber
Detail of carving from the chest
Carving details (2)
The 17th century Nuremburg chest,
seen here in the fireplace of the First Antechamber, was used
to keep Company valuables safe.
The Abbots Chair, in the Third
Antechamber. This wonderfully carved chair was not necessarily
for the use of an abbot, but would have been used by important
dignitaries.