Dry Rot and Daffodils

A funny and enlightening account of life in a National Trust house.

"The next time we went down to the cellar we found that the ceiling over the stairs had collapsed in a welter of dust, cobwebs and ancient lath and plaster. I had wondered why our stairs were more draughty than usual..."

If you thought living in a stately home was all gleaming banisters, visiting aristocracy and priceless antiques, ...