Lanhydrock from National Trust in Cornwall is opened again to the public

A National Trust House and Garden from the 17th century in Cornwall has reopened the public after it was closed for one year due to a nature conservation project.

Dirt and discoloration were cleaned by the ceiling of Lanhydrock's late Victorian country house by conservationists.

The ceiling has detailed molded parts of works of art, and Nicola Hald, the Senior Collections and House Manager, said it was a “big project”.

There are 24 panels with scenes from the Old Testament book of Genesis, which include Adam and Eva, Noah and the Arche and David and Goliath.

Ms. Hald said: “I can't wait for visitors to see the finished blanket in all their fame.

“The nature protection team did a great job, from the use of new distemper to the repair of unicorn horns, the difference to the ceiling is surprising.”

The ceiling was founded between 1620 and 1640 for the former owner of Lanhydrock, John Robartes.

John Robartes and the craftsmen were inspired by manuscripts in his library and from printed drawings.

New research results have shown that the beasts on the ceiling were copied directly from a book by Edward Topsell, a clergyman who published several books that contained animals.