Inscription on the base of the bowl made by Andrew Hazelden for Stephen Burden as thanks for his arranging a balloon flight for Alan Caiger-Smith in 1997
Catalogue record: AH.0689
Another view of the lofty foyer. the right-hand door opens onto the library and the exit of the left leads to the gallery where the stained glass windows of the saints are to be found.
Catalogue record: AH.0677
A first view of the library. The centre panel of the end wall is a concealed door, disguised as bookshelves.
Catalogue record: AH.0673
A view of the lofty foyer or entrance hall- the upstairs balconies are just visible.
Catalogue record: AH.0676
A view of the magnificent tomb.
Catalogue record: AH.0683
A further closeup of the eastern, altar wall after renovation. It can be seen that the Annunciation roundel has already been moved to its present location.
Catalogue record: AH.0685
A closer view of the eastern end of the church. The blank rectangle is simply the marble flagstone floor.
Catalogue record: AH.0684
One of several group portraits which include Charles Keyser (front row, striped blazer holding a cricket bat), then a group of ladies (members of his family?), other worthies- and members of the Cricket team.
Catalogue record: AH.0686
Another richly-furnished room, also featuring a billiard table as can be seen in the next photo but one.
Catalogue record: AH.0679
A view of the church interior facing east, after Keyser's refurbishment. The "tortoise" stove seen in pre-renovation photos has been removed.
Catalogue record: AH.0682
A splendid billiard table with electric lighting, in the same room judging by the ceiling and furniture.
Catalogue record: AH.0681
A second view of this ornate and comfortable room
Catalogue record: AH.0680
Another view of the foyer. The archway on the right leads to the staorcase.
Catalogue record: AH.0678
Another view of the huge library.
Catalogue record: AH.0674
Charles Keyser, owner of Aldermaston Court from 1893, was a noted antiquarian and in 1911 published a book entitled ‘Notes ...