We went to Aston Hall in Birmingham, UK with our U3A and here are a few photos.
Aston Hall was built by Sir Thomas Holte in 1618. Well, it was started in 1618, and completed by 1635.
it is full of commodious chambers
It was besieged in the Civil War and still has the canon ball damage to the balustrade of the Grand Staircase
from the other side
the Long Gallery
Having undergone recent restoration, here are the new seats in Lady Holte's garden.
there is a public house close by the main entrance called the Holte and behind the pub is (for those who are interested in those things) is the'Holte End' of