Today we decided to visit a National Trust property. Sutton House is a Tudor house situated in the heart of Hackney. The DLR wasn't working so we hopped on a bus! I haven't been on one in London before!! You certainly get better views and meet a wide and diverse mix of people.
The house was built in 1535 by Sir Raplph Sadleir, a diplomat in the court of Henry VIII, and has had many owners, including being occupied by squatters just before the National Trust took it on and restored it. It has a great deal of beautiful oak panelling and original fireplaces. There is a gallery which now serves as a community space, displaying local artists' work. Today, it was a inspiring display of photographs of various aspects of Hackney.
There is, of course, a charming cafe where you can sit outside if the weather is fine. It was raining so we sat surrounded by second hand books for sale - I bought 2!
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