Study

The second room on the east of the entrance hall is the study. This room would have been used mainly by the gentleman of the house and their male visitors. The card table set in readiness for a game acts as a reminder of the importance attached to card playing, while the clay pipes indicate the use of the study as a smoking room.

The fall front secretaire with walnut marquetry is the oldest piece of furniture in the museum. It dates from William and Mary period (1689 - 1702) and forms part of the Lidderdale bequest.