Layer Marney Tower - Essex. Layer Marney Tower is a statement house, Henry VIII expected his courtiers to have grand houses. The Tower is made of red bricks, clay was probably brought in from a few miles away, chosen for its rich colour. Black glazed bricks are intermingled for decoration, this pattern method is called diapering. There is no local stone, so to make his house look grand, Lord Manrey used buff coloured terracotta decorations. Terracotta means baked clay. The terracotta can be seen around the windows and on the crenellations. The Tower was probably designed and possibly built by Italian craftsmen. The garden has interest and perfume for much of the year; roses particularly love the heavy clay soil and warm south facing aspect and put on a glorious display throughout the summer. A knot garden harks back to the Tudors who built the house, although the garden doesn’t seem to have been significantly developed until the Victorian era. There are some beautiful and unusual trees growing in the lawns on which visitors are welcome to picnic.
Just outside Colchester sits England’s tallest Tudor Gatehouse – Layer Marney Tower. This statement house took almost ten years to complete after the original architect, Lord Henry Marney, passed away. The property has had major restoration works throughout the years and is now under private ownership.
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Tom and Mary's wedding at Layer Marney Tower kicked off my 2016 wedding season in style. Wedding photography at Layer Marney is an absolute joy. It's a beautiful castle set in stunning gardens, overlooked by scenic views. Tom and Mary booked me last year following a recommendation
I grew up several minutes down the road from Layer Marney Tower so I can't believe that this is the first time I have photographed there, as it's a stunning venue. Carli and Joe definitely know how to throw a good party! The dance floor didn't clear all night and there was all sorts going on from giant helium balloons to 10 person human pyramids. It was great fun to…
When it comes to your Layer Marney Tower wedding, you have the best of both worlds, whether you want an indoor ceremony or a church wedding, this wedding venue has it all.
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Marney Ward - Internationally known artist Marney Ward paints large, light-filled, closeup floral watercolours. A signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. See her work at Butchart Gardens, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and Winchester Galleries.
