Quorndon House, Meeting Street, Quorndon, Leicestershire

Interior view of the music room at Quorndon House. The image is one of a set taken for W E B Farnham. Quorndon House had been the seat of the Farnham family since c1260. Quorndon House was also later known as Quorn House. Playing the piano, sewing and drawing were all considered skills that were needed by girls from wealthy families. Most were educated at home at this time.

Location

Leicestershire Quorndon

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

interior house rich music girl education