The restoration of the great staircase at Rose Castle (part 1)
Commissioned by Bishop Percy, the great staircase was designed and built under the direction of architect Thomas Rickman in 1835. It was made from oak trees felled from around the castle and is highly decorated with the Percy and diocesan arms. Over time, the timber used to make the staircase has shrunk, spilt and generally …
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