the thorpe drawing room leeds castle

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Since 1822, this room has served as the principal drawing room within the castle. The pine paneling and marble chimneypiece came from Thorpe Hall, Peterborough where the place derives its name. The porcelain birds and lacquered wood screens are Chinese, dating from the 17th century.