Comments on: The Music Room, Earsham, Norfolk

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:34:44 +0000

In reply to Digby Harris. Good evening Digby. Great to hear that the Earsham pavilion influenced the one at Sledmete. I was initially trying to tell the story of the Portmeirion connection, but I’m pleased to have your thoughts and I am hoping to carry out further research.

By: Digby Harris

Digby Harris — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:05:31 +0000

It was pleasant to re-visit the Earsham Music Room in your post, 20 years or so after Sir Tatton Sykes and I visited it when seeking inspiration for the interior of the orangery we were re-constructing at Sledmere. The similarity of the two pedimented facades does suggest that they were indeed both the work of the young John Soane.

By: Editor

Editor — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:13:50 +0000

In reply to J Foster. Good morning. I'm pleased to hear that you found the story of Earsham's Music Room of interest. I wasn't aware of the Oldham complex, but will visit next time I am in the area. Thank you for the links.

By: J Foster

J Foster — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:09:41 +0000

In reply to Editor.

Thank you for another very interesting post.
Sadly the Grade II listed Werneth Park Music Rooms, Oldham, Lancashire, built by Charles Platt c.1850 are in a poor state:
https://www.notreallyheremedia.com/news/oldham-reporter/council-backs-community-led-revival-of-werneth-park-music-rooms-but-future-steps-unclear/#:~:text=The%20Werneth%20Music%20Rooms%20is,uncertain%20about%20what%20happens%20next.

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1201653

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:26:35 +0000

In reply to Julia Abel Smith. Hello Julia. As ever when I publish a story, I do so in the hope that someone out there knows more and can add to the story, so thanks for your thoughts. I love the anecdote about Sir John - thanks for sharing.

By: Julia Abel Smith

Julia Abel Smith — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:52:28 +0000

So lovely that this little delight is reunited with the house. I wonder if the portrait medallion in the pediment is a muse and if the façade is c.1750 – c.1770?
Sir John Smith, founder of The Landmark Trust, was very fond of the shapely plaster lady in the ceiling of The Music Room at Lancaster.
Thank you very much FF.

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:06:02 +0000

In reply to Garance. Good morning Garance. Always a pleasure to drop in on your jaunts!

By: Garance

Garance — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:40:03 +0000

The temporary chatelaine of just one beautiful Music Room was delighted to have the company of the flaneuse and her companion. Long may these extraordinary buildings be cared for and shared. Thank you for continuing to inform us of such architectural gems in the UK.

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:31:32 +0000

In reply to Mary Bright. Good morning Mary. It most certainly is! Very pleased that it has been reunited with the house and is in safe hands.

By: Mary Bright

Mary Bright — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:50:37 +0000

What an absolute gem!