Презентация, доклад по английскому языку на тему Penshurst Place

Hall with an impressive chestnut 60-foot roof supported by satirical images of peasants and servants of the estate of that era. In the center of the hall is a central octagonal hearth, which in the Middle Ages was the center of the household of any mansion. On special occasions it is still lit. In addition, the house has "Buckingham Building", a magnificent 16th-century Gallery.

caused by a shortage of funds, followed. But in 1851, 2 nd Lord Lizl and Dudley inherited the estate and began to restore the garden of his ancestor. During the 1850's. architect George Devi carefully restored it. Later, a mile of yew hedge was divided, which divided the walled garden and orchard into separate small "garden rooms", each of which has its own style and character.

some, features of early plantings are traced. In other places, for example, in the borders with peonies and in the red-white-blue garden of Union Jack (the flag of the United Kingdom) additions of the XX century are noticeable.

and an ancient park, Penshurst has hardly changed over the centuries. This medieval masterpiece was home to many famous families of Great Britain. But since 1552 and until now the estate belongs to the Sydneys, which preserve the warmth and atmosphere of the beloved family at home.

unusual ensemble - a medieval stone house with towers is located in one of the largest in the country gardens, surrounded by a wall.

medieval manor house in England.