Further Belvoir: Interior
I thought I’d share some more photos from my trip to Belvoir Castle earlier this year. The first set of photos from this trip can be viewed here.
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[Image ID 1] The view, from the ground floor, through 2 large interior arches up, to a balconied area with a vaulted ceiling which is illuminated by arched windows. [description end]
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Between the interiors and the gardens I took more photos
than will fit in one post, so I plan to share a second one in a few weeks’ time
with photos from the gardens.
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[Image ID 2] Looking up a staircase, at the top of which are 2 arches through which you can see the decorative metal panelling of another staircase and the underneath of a balcony. The ceiling is vaulted. [description end]
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[Image ID 3] Large floral display in a yellow and blue vase on a round table. The flowers are orange, blue, and white; and there is a variety of foliage types. [description end]
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[Image ID 4] Formal dining room, with a display of fruit and flowers as well as a candelabra on the long wooden table. The padded dining chairs have red seats and backs. The large floor rug is a red and white floral pattern. Behind the table, there is a large mirrored arch either side of the fireplace. [description end]
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These last two photos are of interesting objects I noticed during
my visit.
[Image ID 5] An unusually shaped seat in a golden yellow fabric with a floral design. The legs of this Tête-à-tête sofa are wooden with castors on the bottom. [description end]
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I’d never seen such peculiar chairs before, as they aren’t
just arranged like this, and are indeed joined together. In the process of preparing this post, I learnt that the technical term for this piece of furniture is '
[Image ID 6] On the left is an arched alcove containing a dark brown lantern and stand, the shape of which somewhat resembles a lighthouse. To the right of the picture is a large, bulbous glass object with a red candle in it. [description end]
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This tall lantern in the chapel reminded me of a lighthouse.
The bulbous lantern to the right hand side was also interesting to look at.
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