Descriptions with photos of furnished Calke Abbey, a 'time capsule' since 1876. A state bed, hangings of Chinese silk, is still in packing cases since 1734. A Haydu manuscript commissioned in 1794 and a harpsichord by Burket Schudi have been neglected since acceptance. Preventive conservation detailed of: leaking roof, sandstone cornice, dry rot, unsafe wiring, including control of RH and T. Provision discribed of carpets, restaurants, shop, lavatories, for 60,000 visitors expected annually.