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Lamb House
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West Street
Rye, England
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From Kings to writers, Lamb House has played its part in entertaining and inspiring both visitors and owners. Discover more about the history of this wonderful Rye gem.
National Trust property which set the stage for the TV version of Mapp and Lucia
There are many tales of fascination at Lamb's House, here's a couple of things that always keep visitors entertained. 1. The Ghost in the garden- Fred Benson was relaxing in his secret garden with the Vicar of Rye facing the entrance to Lamb's House when the 'figure of a man walked past this open doorway. He was dressed oil black and he wore a cape the right wing of which , as he passed, he threw over across his chest...' Will you encounter the apparition on your visit? 2. The welcome of the perpetual dinner guest, In a letter date 19th July1 1989, Henry James wrote to sculptor Hendrik Anderson confirming the safe arrival of the bust of Count Alberto Bevilaqua recently lurches from Anderson's studio in Rome. Jame installed the bust on the dining room....'He commands the scene and has a broad base to rest on and the arch of a little niche to enshrine him, and where , moreover, as I sit at meat, I shall have him constantly before me, as a loved companion and friend..' The Count has been reinstated in the Dining room at Lamb's House. Just check opening times
There are many tales of fascination at Lamb's House, here's a couple of things that always keep visitors entertained. 1. The Ghost in the garden- Fred Benson was relaxing in his secret garden with the Vicar of Rye facing the entrance to Lamb's House when the 'figure of a man walked past this open do…