Library at the hall Dunham Massey house NT Near Altrincham Cheshire England UK WA14 4SJ

Library at the hall Dunham Massey house NT Near Altrincham Cheshire England UK WA14 4SJ

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The library room at Dunham is one of the least changed of the early 18th century interiors. The 2nd Earl of Warrington installed the fitted oak bookcases. He filled the room with scientific instruments and works of art, such as the carving above the fireplace by Grinling Gibbons.

Location: Dunham Massey, Near Altrincham, Cheshire England UK