As you know I was captivated by Buckland Abbey. It isn’t the most grand of National Trust houses but for me it is an interesting one, packed with history and little surprises. Here are a few of the things I enjoyed.

I know, it’s just a chair leg, but imagine all the ankles that have brushed against it.

Time flies indeed.

I loved the little incense boat.

A 17th century sea chest.

Elegant porcelain.

A model of the Golden Hind.

This chess set has Lord Burghley as King, Queen Elizabeth as Queen and Sir Francis Drake as the Knight. Each of the Pawns is a miniature Golden Hind.