APETHORPE PALACE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
One of England's greatest country houses, Apethorpe Palace holds a particularly important place in history because of its role in entertaining Tudor and Stuart monarchs. James I so loved Apethorpe that he personally contributed to its extension to make it more suitable for his 'princely recreation' and 'commodious entertainment’. The resulting series of state rooms, including the King's Bedchamber and the impressive Long Gallery, is one of the most complete to survive from the Jacobean period.
Stephen Oliver acted as Project Architect for English Heritage’s major programme of rescue from 2004 onwards. Oliver Architecture were then appointed by the new owners in 2016 to restore a number of important interiors, including the Library which involved the creation of a new decorative lime plaster ceiling.
Stephen Oliver acted as Project Architect for English Heritage’s major programme of rescue from 2004 onwards. Oliver Architecture were then appointed by the new owners in 2016 to restore a number of important interiors, including the Library which involved the creation of a new decorative lime plaster ceiling.