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Moving Out#32

...ues and often went to antiques fairs and sale rooms with his friends.  He also continued with the go-karting with Gavin and this kept them busy at weekends.  However, the whole experience had left him very bitter and he would constantly talk about it whenever we went round to see him, making visits fraught with tension!  However, we carried on with our lives as newly weds and bought a house in a nearby village.  It was completely empty and needed an oven and washing machine amongst other things.  My dad was keen to help and offered to buy anything he saw at a sale room as he knew he could get them cheap; and that was how we ended up with a 1950s style twin...

Moving On #35

...MOVING ON – THE END OF AN ERA:      And so, after ten years of growing up and living in a stately home, I have come to the end of my story. After my parents’ divorce it was agreed that my mum bought out my dad's half of the house and he had to leave his dream home forever. He and Gavin moved out to live in Burton-on-Trent and my mum carried on running Mediaeval Banquets for a few more years. She and the singer eventually got together much to my dad’s chagrin. The singer spent a lot more time at the Hall helping my mum run the banquets; however, Piers didn’t really get on with him. When he was about 14 years old my dad received a phone call from Piers...

My Dad Bought A Mansion! #1

...for about ten years and then a caretaker had been installed and he and his family lived in a few rooms on the first floor.  Their daughter was the same age as me and we soon became firm friends as we explored the house together.  The sweeping drive, which was circular at the end, finished under a large stone porch.  A flight of steps arrived at the enormous front doors which opened into the Entrance Hall.  Next to the porch outside was a mounting block.  This was a stone block with two steps up to the top and was used for mounting a horse.  These were very common until the late 18th century and were often seen outside churches and public houses to assist...

Growing up in a stately home #1

...for about ten years and then a caretaker had been installed and he and his family lived in a few rooms on the first floor. Their daughter was the same age as me and we soon became firm friends as we explored the house together. The house itself was at the end of a long drive which finished under a large stone porch. A flight of steps arrived at the enormous front doors which opened into the Entrance Hall. Next to the porch outside was a mounting block. This was a stone block with two steps up to the top and was used for mounting a horse. These were very common until the late 18th century and were often seen outside churches and public houses to assist people di...

Moving Out #32

...ues and often went to antiques fairs and sale rooms with his friends.  He also continued with the go-karting with Gavin and this kept them busy at weekends.  However, the whole experience had left him very bitter and he would constantly talk about it whenever we went round to see him, making visits fraught with tension!  However, we carried on with our lives as newly-weds and bought a house in a nearby village.  It was completely empty and needed an oven and washing machine amongst other things.  My dad was keen to help and offered to buy anything he saw at a sale room as he knew he could get them cheap; and that was how we ended up with a 1950s style twin...

Moving Out #32

...ues and often went to antiques fairs and sale rooms with his friends. He also continued with the go-karting with Gavin and this kept them busy at weekends. However, the whole experience had left him very bitter and he would constantly talk about it whenever we went round to see him, making visits fraught with tension! Dad at an antique fair in fancy dress!   However, we carried on with our lives as newly-weds and bought a house in a nearby village. It was completely empty and needed an oven and washing machine amongst other things. My dad was keen to help and offered to buy anything he saw at a sale room as he knew he could get them cheap; and that was h...