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Description: | Ford Abbey was originally a Cistercian monastery before it was closed down by Henry VIII in 1539 when he established the Church of England. The house remained unoccupied for nearly a century. The Gwynne family purchased it in the 17th century and set about turning into a luxurious family seat. The exterior was left unchanged but the interior was modernised to reflect the Italian palazzo style, which was so fashionable at the time. | License: | http://www.bl.uk/services/copy/permission.html | Rights holder: | British Library | Source: | Collect Britain | Creator: | Buckler | Identifier: | http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/personal... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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