One of things we love about the State Rooms here at Alnwick Castle is that there is beauty and history everywhere - from the floor to the ceiling. This is the Library ceiling. A decorative wood carving created for the 4th Duke by the Alnwick School of Carving. The school was established in August 1855 and there were 21 carvers from Newcastle, Sunderland, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London, as well as 6 local apprentices. They were overseen by Anton Bulletti, a master carver from Florence who had been

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Did you know that Alnwick Castle has stood since 1138? 🏰 Over the centuries, this iconic fortress has seen remarkable transformations. In fact, the gun terrace was only added in the 1700s when the first Duke and Duchess of Northumberland turned Alnwick Castle into a family home. Interested in hearing more fascinating stories like this? 🎟️ Join one of our guided tours and learn more about the history of Alnwick Castle. #AlnwickCastle #RiverAln #CastleTours | Alnwick Castle