Ian, our wonderful Butterfield archive volunteer has been trawling the family letters to find some seasonally appropriate extracts to share with you all.
You may have noticed recently a rather large change to the window on the Grand Staircase at Cliffe Castle
Ian, one of our volunteers at Cliffe Castle, has written us another short blog with the latest ‘gossip’ he’s discovered
This is one of a series of occasional blogs drawing on the letters of the various members of the family.
Heather Millard, our Social history curator, discusses some interesting objects linked to the Butterfield Family
One of the things many visitors comment on when they visit Cliffe Castle is the spectacular stained glass window. Daru Rooke, Museums Manager North agreed
If you’ve visited Cliffe Castle recently, you may have noticed a few changes taking place to some of our reception room displays.
Working in museums can be a bit like becoming a detective. We do research to find out what’s happened
Have you spotted the recent addition to the Small Drawing Room at Cliffe Castle?
In 1884 Cliffe Castle’s owner Henry Isaac Butterfield held a grand ball at his home. The event was described in several newspapers at the time. Guests were expected to wear white at the event. It was described in the French style as a Bal Blanc.
