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As you can imagine, it all began many years ago with a visit to a local historic house...
Fascinated by the history, the architecture, the design, the details, the antiques, the furniture, the way of life, the craftsmanship - amazed by those who had built them and the skills involved through the decades.
The restoration and renovations, the changes that had been seen through time, with thoughts of those who had been involved, and those who had visited during the centuries before...
The wonder and fascination with these great houses, and those who lived in them, only ever grew...
Their working day, the routines, the cleaning, the cooking, the skill, the hard work, the care, the pride, the life in the kitchens, the recipes, the dinner parties, the celebrations, the visitors, the clothing, the jewellery...
With tales from upstairs, tales from downstairs and all of the lives that were lived... I could only wander around these stunning rooms and simply wish "if only these walls could talk..."
The more I learnt, the more I enjoyed it all - and the more I enjoyed it all, the more I wished to learn....
And after many years, I wished to share this enthusiasm with everyone else, placing all of this research and knowledge in one place (and along the way, maybe meet some like-minded people as well).
"In summary, Eden's Manor is a personal project, and a place for fellow enthusiasts to enjoy as well. More importantly, I also promote these incredible houses and a heritage to be proud of."
Welcome to Eden's Manor
We're delving into the historic archives with an abundance of social history, traditional living and stunning houses. Beginning with the Tudor era (1485 - 1603) all the way to the Victorian and Edwardian eras (and maybe a bit beyond) not romanticised, nor assuming it was easy, but looking back in time with an abundance of research and fascination, bringing this wealth of knowledge and expertise to the current day, ensuring these methods are accessible to all.
We're looking at their skills and knowledge, often passed down through the generations, aiming for a more sustainable and resourceful way of life - and quite possibly, a more simple way of life, too - with a "make-do-and-mend" mentality, with nothing going to waste, working with the seasons and what nature gives us.
All of this, alongside promoting skilled craftsmanship and taking pride in all we do, once more.