Blake remodelled and substantially enlarged the house including delightful Strawberry Hill Gothic interiors; some of the more important interiors following this style in the North of England. He included the Blake family crest – a martlet surmounting a cap of maintenance – on a frieze in 22-carat gold leaf in the dining room.
Blake renovated and greatly expanded the house, adding delightful Strawberry Hill Gothic interiors; some of these interior designs followed this style in the North of England. He incorporated the Blake family crest – a martlet above a cap of maintenance – into 22-carat gold leaf on a frieze in the dining room.