9. A Stylish Residence
Robert spent a great deal of money upgrading Farnley Hall including a new kitchen, bathroom and the modification of the former stables into an extensive garage for his many cars.
The Front Hall
The long picture over the sideboard is a copy of the wall paintings in University Hall, London (now Dr Williams’ Library). The frame contains the engravings of the wall paintings that were reproduced in The Architect journal.
Dining Room
The picture over the sideboard is Robert Armitage.
Sitting Room
The painting over the fireplace is The Raising of Lazarus by Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich (1712-1774), which is now in Temple Newsam House, Leeds, The picture on the right is of Robert’s mother, Emily, by Solomon J. Solomon.
The Drawing Room
The Billiard Room
This light and airy room had doors opening into the conservatory. It housed the billiard table, just visible to the left of the photograph, several easy chairs, Robert’s writing desk and a large collection of his books.