#osterleypark

One of my favourite books (one of many, many, many books to be honest with you!) is ‘Robert Adam, Country House Design, Decoration and the Art of Elegance’ by Jeremy Musson. I love flicking through and feasting on the brilliant photography by Paul Barker. Here is the Etruscan Dressing Room at Osterley House in Isleworth, just west of London. The room is decorated and bejewelled with Robert Adam’s signature motifs. ___________________________________________ Photo by Paul Barker #osterleypark #robertadam #etruscan #georgianhouse #countryhome #countryhouse #georgian #nationaltrust #interiors #design #motif #osterleyhouse #interior #interiordecor #interiordecorating #interiordecoration #interiordecorator #interiordesign #interiordesigner #decorativeantiques #decorativearts #decoration #neoclassical #antiquefurniture #interiorarchitecture #neoclassicism #historichomes #historicbuildings #englishcountryhouse #countryhousestyle (at Osterley Park and House - National Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbGAi2KIwMl/?utm_medium=tumblr

Osterley Park and House is located in the small town of Isleworth in London, England. The neo-classical mansion was originally a Tudor house built in 1575 by Sir Thomas Gresham. Banker, Sir Francis Child purchased the property in 1713 to serve as a symbol of his wealth and status. His namesake and grandson hired architect Robert Adam to remodel and transform the palace into what it is today. The 140 acre estate was gifted by Lord Jersey in 1949 to the National Trust. The furniture was sold to the Victoria and Albert museum. The National Trust took full ownership in 1991. During its history, the estate served as a training ground for Local Defense Volunteers, and combat and camouflage techniques were also taught on the grounds in the 1940s. The school, Disapproved of by the War Office and Winston Churchill, was closed in 1941 and the staff and courses were relocated. The interior of Osterley House is decorated with friezes, stucco walls, and gilt. There is a grand entrance hall, a tapestry room, a long gallery, a dining room, a library, a state bedchamber, and State apartments with an Etruscan dressing room. Below stairs, on the ground floor are the servants’ hall, the steward’s room, and the kitchen. The palace has a portico, a courtyard, 135 gardens, a pond, a garden room, and The Temple of Pan, honoring the Greek god of hunting and the companion of the nymphs. Osterley Park and House are open to the public. The estate has bike rentals, a children’s playtrail, a café, a shop, and a second-hand bookshop. 

𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚝𝚎𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝙿𝚊𝚗, 𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝙾𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚕𝚎𝚢 𝙷𝚘𝚞𝚜𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙶𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚎𝚗𝚜. @nationaltrust @osterleynt ————————————————————— #london #osterleypark #osteryleyhouse #18thcentury #architecture #instalondon #georgianlondon #georgianperiod #lundonlens #bestlondonphotos #bestukpics #england #britain #instabritain #travelengland #wander #wanderlust #travel #countryhouse #countryside #londonbylondoners #london_gurus #london_city_photo #mansion #london_gurus #londoncitylife #nationaltrust #ntchallenge #placesmatter (at Osterley Park and House - National Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1QYy5aHhd-/?igshid=137974g0ja4zn

Floor plan of Osterley Park, London

#OsterleyPark #TheDoorWithoutAKey #magicalgates #BrotherCrow #beautiful #autumnweather🍂🍁 #autumncolours🍂🍁 Had a coffee and a lemon drizzle as a reward for being stabbed in both arms today (at the doctor's, for blood letting/taking purposes, calm down fam 😂) Apparently one can have a lovely liminal sit down in the grass/assorted yellowing foliage in a 10°C weather as long as there's just a bit of sun, coffee and some cake. 🍰☕☀️😍 #autumnwalks #7MilesWentDownSwimmingly #WithAStopover #AutumnPersonage #Forever (at Osterley Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHqX55rnwzS/?igshid=1kv4t0p9i745k

Park faffery 1. #autumn🍁 #osterleypark (at Osterley Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHgiQHuHAkM/?igshid=zib9b589lyvf

I'm spending a lot after work time just WAITING. (Driving test hasn't happened yet, so I'm relying in the fiancé chauffeur...) Luckily there are some stunning places near work that help me recharge. #osterleypark https://www.instagram.com/p/CFPhge7HVdn/?igshid=1obl98bvn7ry1

Clouds and the Grasses #osterleypark #osterley #london #blackandwhitephotography #photography #outdoorphotography #monochrome https://www.instagram.com/p/CBYmS1ElnXl/?igshid=6l440z3uslpd