Gallery Annexe

Sir Jeremy has recently opened up the west wing of Hardup Hall
as an annexe to the main gallery. This part of the Hall is a considerable distance from the main entrance and the hope is that visitors exhausted by the long walk will be only too pleased to pay the somewhat inflated prices charged in the Tea-room - which as it happens is the only place one can get refreshments and a sit down, especially as Sir Reggie has had all the chairs
removed en-route.

The First picture is of the GREAT NERD, who not only held the post of Science Minister, but he also doubled up as village sage, undertaker and inventor of mechanical devices which were renowned for going wrong. He is perhaps best remembered for his vain attempts to persuade the Queen to give up singing in favour of Ballroom Dancing and in this respect the various
schemes he devised are the stuff of legend.

The next picture is of WILLO THE WHIFF who was named thus on account of his strong body odour and a misunderstood association with the common HOUSE FLY In this picture
you will see that he is wearing the highest royal honour the Queen was able to confer for his outstanding performance as the village's perimeter Guard. Not only did this task keep him
well away from his fellow villagers but more importantly his very presence prevented the Roms from creeping up unseen. It seems they invariably gave themselves away when overcome
by the smell from his feet.

Sir Jeremy has included in the Annexe a 'Fake' his grandfather had made of the QUEEN'S portrait as displayed in the main gallery. Nobody knows for sure why there are two versions and it is assumed that the idea was to confuse potential thieves. You will notice that the frame also displays the unusual 'Cuckoo' arrangement which we understand was added by Sir Jeremy's father, who had great difficulty waking up in the morning. The author has it on good authority that there is no other frame like it.

Sir Jeremy is hoping to add more pictures to the gallery and as I write Lady Cynthia has launched an expedition to search the rubbish tips due for closure by Northumberland County Council to save money. - Watch this space.

Now a word from Mr John Ogbourne (pictured)

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