The entrance hall of Ballyfin, County Laois is paved with an elaborate marble floor the centre of which features a large antique Roman mosaic. Along with many other decorative elements, this was sent to Ireland from Italy in 1822 and incorporated into the Morrisons’ design for the house, a triumph of early 19th century neo-classicism.
I am very happy to have walked on that floor once or twice… Cheers from NYC!
Dear Liz, yes we lucky few who have been privileged to walk these splendid floors…