The solid oak floorboards in the main lounge and the second-floor twin bedroom were salvaged from Easton Neston House after a devastating fire swept through the Wren Wing in 2002. The original joinery suffered significant damage from both the flames and the extensive water used to extinguish the blaze, necessitating the replacement of some oak floorboards. Fortunately, these original boards were saved from destruction. Over a period of three years, they were meticulously cleaned and re-waxed.It’s remarkable to consider that Sir Christopher Wren and his contemporaries likely played a role in sourcing and seasoning the oak before it was laid in the Wren Wing. It’s gratifying to know these restored boards will remain in The Wheatsheaf for years to come.
