The National Trust has begun a project to secure the internationally significant interior at A la Ronde in Devon, and to transform the experience of A la Ronde for visitors and volunteers.
Built in the 18th-century by cousins Jane and Mary Parminter and inspired by their travels, the house at A la Ronde is well known for its unique 16-sided exterior and the fascinating decoration and...
Three historically important travelling trunks, which are believed to date from before 1796, have recently been away for conservation repair and have returned ready for display to help tell the story of this unique sixteen-sided house.
The trunks are an important part of A La Ronde’s history. They are thought to have gone on the Grand Tour of Europe with Jane and Mary Parminter in...
