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Blog: Sir Albert Richardson’s Piano
If you’ve visited Cliffe Castle since the beginning of February, you may have noticed that there is now a rather lovely, upright piano nestled in
5 May 2014
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If you’ve visited Cliffe Castle since the beginning of February, you may have noticed that there is now a rather lovely, upright piano nestled in
You may not immediately spot the newest addition to Cliffe Castle’s rich and fascinating collections, but it’s taken two craftspeople many hours to create. Strange as it might sound, however, they would be very pleased to know their work is so easily overlooked.
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.