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Pictures of Penshurst Place and Gardens

a Historic Building in the town of Penshurst, in the county of Kent

About Penshurst Place and Gardens

A beautiful Medieval Manor House set in 11 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, which date back to 1346. The manor House has been seat of the Sidney family since 1552.
Also contains a wonderful Toy Museum with antique toys from bygone eras on display. You will discover toys mainly from the Victorian and Edwardian era, but also some made by Napoleonic prisoners of war which date back earlier.
The collection contains toys from several generations of Sidney children.

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