I remember what happened, recently, up in The Highlands, when Perkins was given the key to the brandy cabinet (for “safe keeping”, he said). He and Jeeves went on “a bender” for three days and I had to carry my own fishing rods !!!
They have both been told that any repetition of “The Highlands affair” means that The Art Deco Fridge/Freezer (see the Article for the 9 December 2021) (currently residing in the garage) will be swiftly returned to their Servants’ Quarters. That should keep them in line !!!
I must say I am enthralled with their tastes (Perkins’ and Jeeves’); and enthralled with that magnificent photo, of “Tyntesfield”—even if their tastes have an Elon Musk-level price tag.
I can just imagine myself snuggling up in a giant armchair in front of the fireplace in the Great Room pictured there with a Latin pre1962 Book of the Hours to read—and promptly dropping off to a deep sleep (as usual).
Tyntesfield (as Zephyrinus no doubt knows) is now in the UK National Trust as a historic architectural example—but we must also thank capitalist William Gibbs and his successors for maintaining the magnificent mansion until 2001, when it was purchased. Gibbs and successors made their money in their company Antony Gibbs & Co Ltd, trading in wine, cloth, and —guano.
Now, when you look at Tyntesfield, that’s a lot of guano!
Wow. A lot of oak wood to be polished and maintained. (Perkins and Jeeves will get right on it.)
ReplyDeleteI do however hope you retained the key to the brandy cabinet, Zephyrinus.
They may commence Mardi Gras quite early if not.
You are quite right, of course, Dante Peregrinus.
ReplyDeleteI remember what happened, recently, up in The Highlands, when Perkins was given the key to the brandy cabinet (for “safe keeping”, he said). He and Jeeves went on “a bender” for three days and I had to carry my own fishing rods !!!
They have both been told that any repetition of “The Highlands affair” means that The Art Deco Fridge/Freezer (see the Article for the 9 December 2021) (currently residing in the garage) will be swiftly returned to their Servants’ Quarters. That should keep them in line !!!
I must say I am enthralled with their tastes (Perkins’ and Jeeves’); and enthralled with that magnificent photo, of “Tyntesfield”—even if their tastes have an Elon Musk-level price tag.
ReplyDeleteI can just imagine myself snuggling up in a giant armchair in front of the fireplace in the Great Room pictured there with a Latin pre1962 Book of the Hours to read—and promptly dropping off to a deep sleep (as usual).
Tyntesfield (as Zephyrinus no doubt knows) is now in the UK National Trust as a historic architectural example—but we must also thank capitalist William Gibbs and his successors for maintaining the magnificent mansion until 2001, when it was purchased. Gibbs and successors made their money in their company Antony Gibbs & Co Ltd, trading in wine, cloth, and —guano.
ReplyDeleteNow, when you look at Tyntesfield, that’s a lot of guano!
Thank You, Dante Peregrinus.
ReplyDeleteTyntesfield is, indeed, a treasure for the Nation and is currently in the safe hands of The National Trust.
It is open to the public. Over 350,000 visitors were recorded in 2019.
Watch this Blog for an upcoming Article, shortly, on the Chapel at Tyntesfield.