On a very wet Bank Holiday Monday, we drove to Worcester to visit Greyfriars House.
It was built in 1480, but what I found fascinating was the story of the brother and sister (Matley & Elsie Moore) who lived in the property from the 1940's until the 1980's.
The interiors, including all the furniture, belong to the Moore family, and this is how they actually lived.
Matley & Elsie saved the property from demolition and started to restore it. Apparently collecting glass/windows from bomb damaged buildings during WWII.
The siblings are also responsible for saving the timber framed shops opposite from demolition too. Giving these to The National Trust on the understanding that they have to stay as commercial premises, not even allowing the rooms above to be rented out.
They gave Greyfriars to The National Trust in 1966. Though they continued to live in the property until their deaths in the 1980's.
Love this bowl.
This was Matley Moore's actual bed. Can you imagine sleeping in this room in the 1980's?
Did you see the start and end dates for the sampler above? Commenced 1851, when Georgina was 8 years old. Completed in 1926 when she was 83. That's one hell of a work in progress.
This one's a beauty. Don't you think? I love all the flower detail.
Hope you enjoyed this little outing.
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