Figure 1.--Many of the country houses tht serve as the center for many prep schools have wonderful architectural features. One of the most popular with the children, especially during the winter, are the impressive old fire places which often have a fire. |
Many schools have lovely old manor housees as well as a range of purpose-built modern buildings. Schools often use the existing buildings imaginatively. And they have added many modern buidings to provide amenities and facilities that were not available to the children in the rather spartan facilities that the schools had until recent years. The manpr houses are interesting both from the outside as well as the interiors. There are also a range of other buildings, both those associated with manor houses as well as purpose-built school facilities.
Many schools have lovely old manor housees as well as a range of purpose-built modern buildings. The manor houses set on senic grounds provide an attractive atmosphere for the children. Schools often use the existing buildings imaginatively. And they have added many modern buidings to provide amenities and facilities that were not available to the children in the rather spartan facilities that the schools had until recent years. There are also a range of other buildings, both those associated with manor houses as well as purpose-built school facilities.
The manor houses are interesting both from the outside as well as the interiors. Many schools have preserved the furniture and decorations of the manor and country houses when they were acquired, including items as well as architectural deails of historical interest. Often there are impressive staircases. Some of the items include the trapings of Empire for which Britain was well known.
