Exeter House, 17th-century mansion in Derby, United Kingdom
Description
Exeter House was a brick mansion from the 1600s on Full Street in Derby with a rectangular courtyard front. The building featured broad staircases connecting to several paneled rooms on its upper floors.
History
The house was built in the late 1600s and served as a residence for wealthy merchant families. It gained historical importance when used during the 1745 Jacobite rising as a location for major political decisions.
Culture
The oak paneling from the house's drawing room is displayed at Derby Museum and Art Gallery since 1879. This woodwork reflects the craftsmanship that wealthy households valued during the 1600s.
Practical
The former building stood near Derby's center and offered access to the River Derwent through private grounds. Visitors should know that only the wood paneling survives in a museum, while the original site is now part of modern Derby.
Did you know?
The final owner, William Eaton Mousely, saved the oak paneling from sale after public request. His efforts meant this craftsmanship was preserved in a museum after the building was demolished in 1854.
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