Lifestyles of the rich & famous:- Evocative of an aristocratic and glorious history, there are many mansions around England that now stand empty or abandoned. These impressive buildings may look lonely and forlorn but behind every mansion is a story. please log in to view this image Winstanley Hall in Winstanley, Wigan please log in to view this image Woodchester Mansion, near Nympsfield, Gloucestershire please log in to view this image Andrew Fryer looked after Woodchester Mansion for 17 years, and lived in the caretaker's apartment behind him please log in to view this image Witley Court in Worcestershire please log in to view this image The service courtyard behind the curved wing of the Court, was known as the "kitchen court" or "back court". Servants and tradesmen would access the house this way please log in to view this image Poltimore House, near Exeter in Devon please log in to view this image Bank Hall in Bretherton, Lancashire please log in to view this image Bank Hall in Bretherton has stood empty since 1962 please log in to view this image Janet Edwards, chairwoman of Bank Hall Action Group, is passionate about restoring the Hall to its former glory http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-30004491
As a builder, l love old architecture / buildings. To see such marvelous heritage and workmanship disappear is almost criminal. The British government should start looking after their own rather than throwing millions of pounds to UN related issues, foreign aid and alike.
