Sixth painting in the series entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' by James Barry, 1777-1783.

Richard Pelter from International Fine Art Conservation Studios removing the Barry paintings entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' from the wall of the Great Room. The rolled up painting shows the artist himself. Photographer Richard Olivier

Photographer Richard Olivier

Photographer Richard Olivier

Photographer Denzil McNeelance

Photographer Denzil McNeelance

Third painting in the series entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' by James Barry, 1777-1783. Photograph by Geremy Butler

Fourth painting in the series entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' by James Barry, 1777-1783. Photograph by Geremy Butler

Original brickwork

Floor structure

Original floor joists

Wall panels usually behind Barry's paintings

Wall panels usually behind Barry's paintings

Wall panels usually behind the Barry paintings