Warwick Castle, pt 2

When Madame Tussaud's took over the running of Warwick Castle in 1978, they made a series of changes. In the 1990s, one of the things they did was to recreate a party weekend in the 1890s when Daisy, the Countess of Warwick was a well known society figure. Using the famous wax work figures, they recreated a day in the life of the household during this important event. Here are few of the pictures from the exhibit. It was crowded, but I took my time and tried to get good pictures despite the crowds. If you want more, send me an email.




The main reception hall. In the front is the Countess of Warwick who has returned from riding while the main are in the drawing room waiting for dinner. The figure on the far right is the young Winston Churchill.



Entering in the upstairs parlor, a hired singer and an Italian pianist are entering guests of the countess before dinner.



The countess herself getting ready to head down to dinner and the dancing that would follow.



The gentleman's chamber. On the right is Prince Edward, the future King Edward VII who is attending the party. The man on the left is a make guest.



Here is the Earl of Warwick preparing for dinner in his bedroom.