Star Chamber Ceiling, Bolsover Castle
Introduction
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Star Chamber Ceiling, Bolsover Castle
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 18 Sep 2017
It was common in the 17th Century for ceiling to be painted blue to match the heavens. The stars that decorate the ceiling are made from lead and gilded with gold leaf.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.231353
Longitude
-1.296916