Tatton Hall Library
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Tatton Hall Library
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 15 May 2014
There are more than 12000 books at Tatton, 8000 of which are stored in this room. They cover many different subjects and are written in a range of languages including Latin, French and Italian. The earliest book is dated 1513. The furniture in this room is designed to be practical rather than decorative. The bookcases, made of flame mahogany by Warings of Lancaster, date from 1811-12. On top of the bookcases are Dutch Delft vases and jars from the 17th and18th centuries. Other than a portrait of Charles II, all the paintings in the library are portraits of members of the Egerton family. In keeping with the neo-classical style, this room is perfectly symmetrical. The door from the drawing room was disguised as part of the bookshelves in order to preserve this illusion.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.330426
Longitude
-2.383602