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Belton House, Grantham, UK | Immerse yourself in classic British charm

😉 Want to go on a unique British-style trip? Then you can't miss Belton House in Grantham, UK! 🧐 Belton House is located in Grantham and is a Grade I listed building. 😎 It has been the residence of the Brownlow and Cust families for nearly 400 years. 😏 The architecture of the house is simple and unadorned, but it embodies the best features of Carolingian architecture. It is considered the only native architectural style to have emerged in England since the Tudor period and is a typical example of a purely English country house. 👍 The house was built between 1685 and 1688. Although the owners, John Brownlow and his wife, were wealthy, they did not follow the trend of building luxurious Baroque palaces. Instead, they chose a relatively simple H-shaped building. The appearance of the house has hardly changed since it was built, and it has retained its original appearance. 😃 The interior of the house is full of surprises. Its collection is quite impressive, and the quality, value, integrity, and diversity of the collection are among the best of all the castles and houses in the National Trust. 👏 Late 17th-century British portraits, silverware, Oriental ceramics, and books are all amazing. 😍 There are many representative portraits from the late 17th and early 18th centuries, with works by famous artists such as Wissing and Kneller, as well as lesser-known artists such as Mary Beale. The silverware collection includes royal candlesticks and gilded cups. The exquisite tea sets, wine sets, and Ming Dynasty incense burners from China and Japan are also eye-catching. The library in the house contains a large number of rare books, including British books, foreign pamphlets, and the world's first Ogilvy road atlas. The Chinese wallpaper in the rooms is also worth seeing, as it gives us a glimpse of how people of that era viewed China. 😌 Belton House has also been the filming location for many movies, such as the 1995 BBC Colin Firth version of Pride and Prejudice and the 2006 version of Jane Eyre. 📽 Walking into the house is like walking into a movie set. You can find many iconic locations in the house and garden, and it's easy to recall scenes from the movie. Touring the house with the love stories of the characters in mind is a real treat. 😉 😁 Imagine walking through the garden paths of this historic house and feeling the ancient atmosphere. It must be an unforgettable travel experience. Come to Belton House and start your British journey. 🤗
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Posted: Jan 28, 2025
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