Wimpole Hall and its grounds, north of Royston, Cambridgeshire, are managed by the National Trust. Wimpole Hall The brick-fronted mansion was resided in by the Hardwicke family and Yorke family between 18th and 19th century, and was developed a grand country house during the above period. Hardwicke and Yorke family were wealthy people. They employed the well-known architects such as James Gibbs, John Soane, or Henry Kendall. Visitors can see elegant-looking Reception, Drawing Room, and Gallery with a series of artistic friezes, plasterwork in the ceilings, all of which were designed by the above architects. The highlights of the Georgian showrooms are Bathhouse, Book Room, and Yellow Drawing Room, all of which were designed by John Soane. At Yellow Room, you can see the fireplace embellished with foliage scroll motif, which can also be seen on
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