The Shell House
The Shell House, Hatfield Forest
Jacob Houblon III built The Shell House in about 1754. It was attached to a cottage by his new lake and was occupied by a housekeeper who kept poultry and peacocks. Jacob’s daughter Laetitia decorated the interior and exterior with exotic and colourful shells, (mostly from the West Indies as they were used as ballast in the holds of slave ships) split flints, blue glass, coral and sands. The cottage was later demolished.
The Shell House has recently been restored by
The National Trust
The Shell House belongs to the following groups:
"National Trust Properties" , South East UK, This is England and United Kingdom Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
Richard Veal
Great shot Sue.
I bet this would look great in HDR.
Susan King replied
Thanks Richard
I will BM you
brian pendrey
great image
Susan King replied
Thanks for leaving a comment Brian
eaglewatcher
wonderful image Sue.
Susan King replied
Thanks for your very kind comment Michael – nice to know you like it
YELLOWJACKET
GREAT SHOT – WONDER HOW MANY SHELLS ARE ON THE HOUSE???
Susan King replied
Thanks paul for your comment – I have no idea of number of shells, do you want to count them? LOL
hilarydougill
Fantastic!! I have seen this in the flesh so to speak, beautiful place, and glorious capture. hugsxxx
Susan King replied
Thanks again Hilary nice to know you like it.
when did you see it? it has just been restored by The National Trust
hilarydougill
a long long time ago. hugsxxx
Clive King
Lovely narrative Sue and a splendid shot.XX
Susan King replied
Thank you dear♥
cherylc1
fabulous capture!!!
Susan King replied
thanks Cheryl
Rickyd
great capture good lighting and detail,good job
Susan King replied
Thanks Ricky for your kind words
barnsis
Amazing stone work, the corners and star decorations reall give it a character. Very well done.
Susan King replied
Thanks for dropping by & commenting on my work I appreciate it
Karen Stackpole
Love the detail in this shot. Wish I lived where you do with all that lovely architecture to take shots of.
Nigdaw
I am very familiar with this building, I grew up going to Hatfield Forest and am treating my children to the same experience. Nice shot.
Nigel
Susan King replied
Thank you for taking time to lok & comment on my work I appreciate it