England, Leeds Castle - Thorpe Hall drawing room

The video discusses the wooden panelling and fireplace originally from Thorpe Hall, now a Hospice. Rateau restored the panelling in 1927, removing institutional paint. During this period, many great houses faced threats due to death duties and maintenance costs. Architectural features of the castle were sourced from various European houses.

What was the original location of the wooden panelling and fireplace?

What changes did Rateau make to the paneling?

In what year was the paneling installed in its current location?

What challenges were many great houses facing at the time mentioned in the text?

From where did many architectural features of the castle originate?