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The quoted comments about the flower arrangements were taken from the official prospectus.
This page shows the following rooms:
| Room | Prize | About the flower arrangements |
|---|---|---|
| The Inner Hall and Main Staircase | 'Focusing on a portrait of Henry' | |
| Yellow Drawing Room | 'Inspiration by Henry VIII and Greensleeves' | |
| Thorpe Hall Drawing Room | 'Wives retreat relaxed in comfort away from court' | |
| Library | This room was not in the competition. | |
| Dining Room | This room was not in the competition. | |
| Front Hall | 'A strong masculine design influences our interpretation of this Tudor king' |
The Inner Hall
and Main Staircase
The top of the staircase
The top of the staircase
Top of stairs display
The main staircase
Henry VIII …
… unfortunately in a dark corner under the stairs
An old German chest is covered in flowers.
Yellow Drawing Room
Pedestal display
Pedestal display
The piano
Roses form a Tudor rose
A musical note
Window display
General view of the room
Thorpe Hall Drawing Room
Side view of the fireplace
Side view of the fireplace
This display complements the lamp
Two phoenixes guard this display
Table decoration
Chest decoration
This almost looks like a firework display
Library
Flowers arranged by the castle florist
Flowers arranged by the castle florist
Some of the mainly 19th century collection of books
A corner of the library
A comfortable seat to sit and read
Dining Room
Table laid for a wedding breakfast
Table laid for a wedding breakfast
Front Hall
Wall decoration
Wall decoration
A small German chest is lavishly decorated
The log basket also has its uses
Flowers complement the tapestry …
… a detail
Anonymous – Three Renaissance Dances