He charmed and captivated the large group of about forty people with stories and tales of the past. It felt like he held our collective hands and took us back in time to meet the interesting and characterful folk who share his history with the house and gardens.
An eminent story teller and a deeply kind and authentic man, and as the website says the Hall is a place that is genuinely special, quietly beautiful and entirely itself. I don't think the word magical is too strong.
If you plan on visiting Norfolk please do try and book ahead for one of Desmond's tours. He will delight you and restore your faith in humanity.
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Looks and sounds a wonderful visit.
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All the best Jan
Thank you Jan
DeleteWhat a beautiful house. Doesn't it make a difference when you can look around, and also find out from someone who knows and loves it, all the information and little stories about a property.
ReplyDeleteThe history of the people around the house was so heart warming.
Delete"...genuinely special, quietly beautiful and entirely itself..." That description, in and of itself, would lure me there. And then seeing the house and grounds and I'm absolutely smitten. Perfect description even from what I can just see in your photos. (And those thistles!!)
ReplyDeleteYes I can see you in my mind's eye wandering the bloomimg garden and chatting to Desmond.
DeleteSounds like my kind of place to visit, particularly with Desmond's guided tour! xxx
ReplyDeleteI think you would absolutely love it.
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