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 altered and significantly expanded the house, incorporating charming Strawberry Hill Gothic interiors; some of the more significant interiors following this style in the North of England. He included the Blake family crest – a martlet atop a cap of maintenance – on a frieze in 22-carat gold leaf in the dining room.