Imperial Lounge

This room would have been the focus for the many famous and interesting visitors who spent time at Camden Place. Lord Camden entertained Benjamin Franklin here  and the Emperor and Empress often hosted Queen Victoria, but also Tsar Alexander ll and leading politicians and clergy of the day.

The room is lit by three windows on the south and a large bow at the western end, where there is a view of the temple shaped folly designed by James Stuart.

Some main architectural features remain in the form of four engaged columns with ionic capitals and ball finials. The original ceiling mural, with  a  scene depicting  the marriage of Cupid and Psyche, was lost to war-time damage.

The room is decorated with series of large framed, painted panels or French boiseries.  A number of these have been relocated elsewhere in the house including on the staircase and upstairs corridors.