A Grand Opening – with a price tag

The total cost of the project was over £40,000 – not small by today’s standards, but incredibly high at that time. The decoration is based on the Ionic order  and the great hall reflects this with spa opening on the north side and the gallery and dome surmounting the hall. The original official opening of the 6 July 1830 was postponed until 20 July because of the death of George IV. A grand public breakfast and ball marked the occasion.