Eastbury Manor

Clement Sisley, a wealthy merchant, built Eastbury Manor (then known as Estburie Hall) in the 1560's, during the reign of Elizabeth I.  It is one of the very few intact surviving gentry houses from the Elizabethan Era.  Our guide indicated that much of the house was constructed from timber salvaged from scrapped merchant ships.  It is located in East London, in the Borough of Barking & Dagenham, and has been open to the public since the 1930's.

An original door

Our guide

The estate in the late 1500's

Clement Sisley raises a toast at his daughter's wedding

  

London Pride 2022

The London Pride Parade made its way down Piccadilly this afternoon.  The crowds were massive!

The Mayor of London (in blue jacket)

The Ginger Contingent

Piccadilly Circus

 

Musical Museum, Brentford

Founded in 1963, this museum specializes in preserving antique self-playing musical instruments.  The assorted instruments are fully operational as was demonstrated by our knowledgeable guide during a wonderful 90 minute tour of the collection.

Regina Disc Musical Box, 1899

Barrel Organ, 1813

Orchestrion, 1899.  It is huge but
intended for home use!

Orchestrelle Reed Organ, 1905

Phonoliszt Violina, 1910

Portable Gramophone, 1925

Jukebox ...

... and some of its music selections.
We chose Eartha Kitt's Under the
Bridges of Paris for a listen.

Theremin, 1930.  Played by hand
without being touched.