England, Leeds Castle - Thorpe Hall drawing room

The video discusses the wooden panelling and fireplace originally from Thorpe Hall, now a Hospice. Rateau restored the panelling in 1927, removing institutional paint. During this period, many great houses faced threats due to death duties and maintenance costs. Architectural features of the castle were sourced from various European houses.

Where was the wooden panelling originally from before being installed in 1927?

• A castle in Scotland

• An estate in Italy

• Thorpe Hall near Peterborough

• A manor in France

What was the original color of the panelling before Rateau's restoration?

• Dark brown

• Deep blue

• Pale green

• Bright red

What were the main reasons many great houses were under threat in the late 1920s?

• Natural disasters

• High death duties and maintenance costs

• War and conflict

• Lack of interest from the public

What was the fate of many great houses during the time the panelling was installed?

• They were converted into museums

• They were demolished

• They faced threats due to financial burdens

• They were expanded and renovated

From where were the architectural features of the castle sourced?

• Ancient ruins

• Local craftsmen

• Modern architectural firms

• Various great houses across Europe