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Witley Court Music Room c. 1920 BL25088
Filename: bl25088.jpg
Size: 3974 x 4808 (6.5MB)
Date: 23rd July 2009
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
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Witley Court Music Room c. 1920 BL25088
WITLEY COURT, Worcestershire. Interior view c.1920. The Music Room. Photographed by Bedford Lemere
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In this evocative photograph taken by Bedford Lemere around 1920, we are transported back in time to the elegant Music Room of Witley Court in Worcestershire, England. The room, bathed in soft natural light filtering through the tall windows, exudes an air of refinement and sophistication. At the heart of the space, a grand piano sits proudly, its polished surface reflecting the ornate gilded moldings adorning the walls and ceiling. Witley Court, a magnificent Victorian mansion, was once the seat of the powerful Foley family. The Music Room, with its impressive collection of musical instruments and portraits of famous composers and musicians, was the center of social and cultural life at the court. The room's acoustics were renowned, making it an ideal setting for private concerts and soirees. The piano in the photograph, with its ornate legs and intricate carvings, is a testament to the opulence and grandeur of the era. The room's richly decorated walls, adorned with tapestries and gilded mirrors, create a stunning backdrop for the piano, which appears to be in mid-play, as if a musician has just paused to take a breath. The photograph, taken by the renowned Bedford Lemere studio, captures the essence of a bygone era, offering us a glimpse into the world of the aristocracy and their love of music and culture. The Music Room at Witley Court stands as a reminder of a time when grandeur and elegance were the norm, and music played a central role in the lives of the wealthy and privileged.
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