Photographs taken on Wednesday 29th June 2011, due to a recent theft all photography in the house is forbidden.
Waddesdon Manor was built at the end of the 19th Century (1874-89) by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in the style of a French early 16th century château. Baron Ferdinand was an inspired collector and the house was designed to accommodate his fine collection of French 18th century furniture, Sèvres porcelain, English portraits and other exceptional examples of the decorative arts. When Ferdinand died in 1898 he left Waddesdon to his sister, Miss Alice. Upon her death the house passed to James de Rothschild, a cousin from the French arm of the family. James
inherited a substantial part of his father Baron Edmond’s great collection. In 1957, in order to ensure its future in perpetuity, Waddesdon was bequeathed to the National Trust by James de Rothschild, although his widow, Dolly, continued to manage the house until her death in 1988.
The Rothschild family maintains an active interest in the running of Waddesdon through a family charitable trust under the chairmanship of Lord Rothschild. Since taking over responsibility for the Manor sixteen years ago, he has masterminded an extensive programme of building and restoration work.
To strengthen the Collection further a number of works of art have been put on loan by the family. The Manor was closed to the public for almost four years in order for the most disruptive work to take place: It reopened in 1994 but continues to follow an extensive and challenging programme of restoration and development.
Front Elevation
Carving in the Stable Yard at the side of the entrance(Topaz Simplify)
This carving is a brother/sister to the one above at the other side of the entrance(Topaz Simplify)
Rear Elevation with Parterre Garden and Fountains
Very grand. Shame about the ban. GK
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