The ‘stump bed’ is typical of the time and currently on show in the Best Chamber.
The holes show where ropes would have supported the straw mattress.
This ‘Bolton Quilt’ shown was made by the Bolton sisters of Oxford, with whom John stayed on his travels.
‘My Favourite Room’ by Keith Drakes - Guide 'In Jeffreys Chamber we ask
We are proud to have an extensive and wonderful collection of books safely
On display up the Queen Anne style staircase we have a large print
‘My favourite item’ by Kate Close - Guide 'The single object in the
Epworth Old Rectory,
1 Rectory Street, Epworth,
North Lincolnshire
DN9 1HX
01427 872268
vcm@epwortholdrectory.org.uk
