A heraldic official and a knight depict local historical events, both medieval figures appearing in stained glass windows part of an auction held by Bonhams of the contents of Stokesay Court, the oldest fortified estate house in Britain originating in the late 13th century.It is at present in the hands of English Heritage. It's a Grade I listed Victorian mansion that was locked up for decades before being sold off after the last member of the rich industrialist family of John Derby-Allcroft whose ancestors could no longer afford the property's upkeep. Its contents of almost pristine collection of Victoriana personal effects and furniture, clothing, and memorabilia that was largely stored away from the fading and deteriorating qualities of daylight.
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