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Jesmond Dene. The old banqueting hall is now open to the elements following the loss of its roof. Each end of the main hall had a magnificent arched window like the northern one pictured here. Alcoves in the walls between held Greek statues, and an army of servants carried the food from the now vandalised and ruined kitchens to the groaning oak table. Later, the table was moved aside for dancing and summer promenades on the neat terrace nearby.