The great double doors at the far end lead to a plain brick wall where the 9th Lord Beaumont’s building venture came to a dead end when his money ran out.

The walls are hung to the ceiling with pictures mainly brought to Carlton by Ethel, wife of the 10th Lord Beaumont. They came from the collection of her father, Sir Charles Henry Tempest, and were bought in Paris and Rome in the early 19th century. The Tempest Collection included paintings from the collection of Cardinal Fesch, Napoleon’s uncle, and some from that of Prince Henry Benedict, Cardinal Duke of York, and last of the Stuarts. His arms, as Henry IX of England, appear on the two banners painted to look like tapestry. Though none of the paintings are by well-known masters they are of historical interest as a group.

Once again the chandeliers were designed by Bentley, this time in brass; as were the firedogs and the tiles in the fireplace are again by De Morgan.

The State Corridor
The long dark State Corridor gives access to the State Bedrooms. It was added onto the back of the old stable wing in 1842 by the 8th Lord Beaumont as part of his alternations to the house. Four 19th century hatchments with the Stapleton arms hang on the walls; they commemorate Thomas Stapleton (d.1821), Thomas Stapleton (d.1839) and the 8th Lord Beaumont (d. 1854).

The Exterior    
The Outer & Inner Halls   
Bow Drawing Room   
Venetian Drawing Room   
Picture Gallery