On Thursday 31st July, 18 of us made our way to Mornington for a visit to this historic 19th century mansion, set in magnificent gardens. It all started with a delightful devonshire tea in an elegant setting then an introductory talk. We were then divided into two groups for a tour filled with fascinating stories of art, architecture, antiques and the Tallis family who once lived there. Nothing sterile about the rooms it was as if they just walked out and left everything as it was then. It really was a very special and memorable experience for us – no doubt the winter sun helped .
And a big thank you to our willing drivers .
Janette James Convenor 5 August 2025
