Tuesday, 18 October 2016

Cornwall Holiday - Tintagel Post Office.



After we left Tintagel Castle we walked into Tintagel Village and had a look round the old Post Office.  Amazingly this building was first built over 600 years ago during the Middle ages as a farmhouse, although it has been modified over the centuries since.  It has been used for many purposes, but it has always been a home as well.  It was last used as a post office, letter-receiving office for the village during the 1870s.

There were five rooms to explore.


One of the bedrooms had a most wonderful quilt.




The parlour - the fire was out today though.



This is a big stove!


The chairs were in front of it so that when it was lit the people could keep warm.


Another bedroom.


The quilt looked very cosy,  although the bed a little lumpy!


Two old rag dolls.


I can't reach the table!


Bellows for the fire.


Having a closer look.



A little miniature house in the garden.


Looking back at the house.





The front entrance with a post box inset in the wall.


Looking at it from across the road.

I have been to both Tintagel Castle and the Post Office before back in 2012 before I had my own blog - you can see the post here. 
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3 comments:

  1. NeverUschi18 October 2016 at 16:46

    The quilt is amazing! I also like the chairs net to the fireplace.
    You visit the most interesting places, Henry!

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  2. Steve20 October 2016 at 02:33

    What a wonderful old building. I liked the quilt too, and also the miniature house. I'll bet Henry felt like a giant next to it!

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  3. Ginger22 October 2016 at 21:00

    Thank you sharing the lovely photos. I especially loved the rag dolls and the miniature building. A great post! :) xxx

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