The ghost of the man who began Felbrigg Hall's impressive library is still seen there. William Windham II, a scholar who loved his books, died more than 200 years ago trying to save volumes from a friend's burning library in London.
Now work is under way to restore his library's ceiling to its former glory.
Felbrigg Hall was built in the 17th century for Thomas Windham and his son William, descendants of the wealthy merchant who bought the estate in 1459. William Windham I extended the house 50 years later and in 1749 William Windham II inherited the estate.
The gothic library was designed by James Paine to complement the Jacobean facade. Today the fine collection of books remains - along with William Windham II's ghost, which has been seen sitting at the library table.
Work on the ceiling
Property manager David Bryden says that he has seen him, but adds that William will only appear when an exact combination of books is on the library table.
Though William's collection is in tact, the years have taken a toll on the library ceiling. Now, with the hall closed for the winter, work has started on its restoration.