We've had a fun few days touring mansion houses and eating fantastic food. Above, my parents are standing outside Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich. Below, Jacob and I are enjoying a fabulous carvery, complete with turkey, pork, beef, veggies galore, potatoes and Yorkshire puddings. All doused in gravy, of course. 
This morning we went to the Bircham Windmill where they were having a bread festival. We sampled and purchased incredible baked goods, and we also sampled and purchased cheese made from the milk of sheep who live at the windmill. It was all wonderful!
Then we headed up to the Norfolk coast to Holkham Hall, a beautiful Palladian mansion house, still inhabited by the Earls of Leicester (but right now by the Viscount Coke, the seventh Earl's son, and his family). It's one of the rare houses that allows photography inside, so here are a few photos of both exterior and interior. 
Then we had fish & chips, which we hear are better on the coast. Below my Mom is enjoying hers with mushy peas. Very delicious!
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