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Fireplace | |
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The fireplace was added to the Great Hall in the 18th Century. It features a man playing the hurdy-gurdy. A hurdy-gurdy is similar to a violin but is played cranking a wheel instead of a bow, and sounds like bagpipes. |
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1700 - 1800 | |
Stone, ceramic and wood | |
A place of warmthThe fireplace was probably added by the Thursbys when they made improvements to the building. The original hall would have had a central fireplace and smoke would have escaped through the roof. |
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On display in the Great Hall at Abington Park Museum |