A few of you asked to see the inside of Heighfied House in Stanley. There will be about 3 posts as I feel there are too many photos to put in one post. I'm sure you all know how to make a photo larger so you can read all those children's names in the bottom photo.
Highfield House in Stanley, Tasmania
Australia was built by convict labour from 1826 to 1835. Highfield House
was built for Edward Kurr Chief Agent for the Van Dieman's Land Company
(Tasmania).
Комод и стулья мне что-то напоминают. Может быть, я где-то их видела. А вот покрывало на кровати очень оригинальное. Кстати, а кровать для взрослого? Мне она кажется маленькой.
ReplyDeleteПриветствую, Маргарет!
That bed would be an adults bed, probably a double bed.
DeleteProbably many chairs and dresser in that time period were similar - they were shipped out from England I presume.
The bedspread is pretty impressive. All that lace work would take a long time to make. The old suitcases are so small compared to the ones today. Nice photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill.
DeleteThe bedspread is probably handmade, many women did crochet back in those days and guess they still do. Would probably not buy strong and sturdy suitcases like those displayed today, but then todays ones are fairly sturdy.
I love those old suitcases! Thank you for showing us the inside of the house, Margaret.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Angie, a couple more post of inside that house.
DeleteThe old suitcases are heavy.
Wow. The residents of that house lived a very different (and much more comfortable life) than the people who built it for them.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the interior of this look back in time...
They certainly did EC, they lived in luxury compared to the convicts.
DeleteLove looking inside old houses with their displays. Reminds me of my grandmother's houses a little.
Buen reportaje. Esperaré la continuación.
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Thanks.
DeleteСпасибо, Маргарет!
ReplyDeleteОчень интересные фото.
А как оформлены окна внутри дома?
From memory the windows have heavy curtains pulled to the side. You can see them in the first photo from the outside to get an idea.
DeleteOh wow! What a cool place to visit!!!
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It was.
DeleteMargaret, a very interesting proposal to occupy the convicts, giving society its work, thus making children happy.
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At least those convicts could build houses, they did a wonderful job with the tools they had back in their day..
DeleteWow, 15 children. The house certainly has a prime site, with a great view of The Nut.
ReplyDeleteWonderful view of the nut, I could have got all the Nut in but didn't look the right way..
DeleteOh yes, many children, not that much to do I expect :) with servants and so on.
Local interessante, gostei do visual e da história.
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That's good, pleased you liked it.
DeleteHermosa casa con mucha historia. Te mando un beso
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely - thanks.
DeleteThe inside is both beautiful and comfortable. Beautiful bed spread and gown.
ReplyDeleteIt does Nancy, looks a homely house.
DeleteThat's great. Thanks for posting these.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Bill, a change from landscapes.
DeleteUma bela casa, gostei de conhecer.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Thank you Francisco - as I mentioned to Bill, it's a change from scenery.
DeleteI am sure that I could move in and feel right at home!
ReplyDeleteWith a view over looking the sea and Nut, who wouldn't!
DeleteLovely photos from inside the home. A lot of history in those photos. Thanks Margaret :)
ReplyDeleteYes a lot as many different families lived in that house over the years.
DeleteA nice house to visit...
ReplyDeleteIndeed Catarina though I wouldn't mind living in it.
DeleteSuch an amazing house, Margaret and as Denise said so much history contained in those walls. Thanks for the mini tour.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, history galore and if only the walls could talk.
DeleteI always think beds in days gone by look so small compaired to todays beds
ReplyDeleteThey do Jo-Anne and probably not as comfortable back then either.
DeleteMany memories linger within those walls. If only they could talk! :)
ReplyDeleteIf only they could talk - some tales would be told.
Deletemagnificent house dear Margaret
ReplyDeleteinner view is nice ,i found those boxes familiar ,almost similar had my my grandparents
Knowing a little about Margaret origins, it has to be shocking the visit.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing them.
Best regards.
Gracias por compartir la historia e imágenes de tan singular casa, con un estilo arquitectónico muy interesante, pero nunca visto por estos lares.
ReplyDeleteQuedo a la espera de tus siguientes entradas, para conocer algo más de su interior.
Un saludo, Margaret.
La casa se ve muy bonita. Espero las siguientes entradas. Besos Margaret.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful house outside and inside. I loved the suitcases.
ReplyDeleteLovely selection of photographs.
ReplyDeleteThose suitcases do look nice, as does the bedspread and gown.
All the best Jan