Tempting Scenes from the Anti-Downton Abbey

THROWBACK When Annette and the Boys Visited a Big Decrepit Mansion Frozen in Time

The first thing you notice about Calke Abbey? Ooh, it’s huge and impressive. But then look more closely. It’s a bit overgrown, a bit chipped away, and could desperately use a good clean. What’s the story? Image: Annette Laing, 2023

How Long Is This Post? 2,500 words or about 12 minutes. Plus photos!

IMPORTANT: It’s best to hit the title above, Tempting Sc…