Visit These Historical Houses in North Ireland Ardress House House tours of this elegant IV^-century farmhouse include the impressive drawing-room, fine furniture and paintings. The farmyard; complete with traditional farm implements, is very popular with children. A new programme of family events is arranged each year. The Argory This handsome 1820 house has remained unchanged since 1900. It demonstrates the decorative taste of the family who lived here at that time, and also includes a barrel organ that plays traditional Irish tunes once a month during house tours. There are horse carriages, a harness room, and a laundry in the imposing stable yard. As the house has no electric light, visitors wishing to make a close study of the interior and paintings should avoid dull days early and late in the season. Castle Coole Castle Coole is one of the finest late 18^th-century houses in Ireland. The guided tour shows the rich interior decoration, furnishings and furniture of the time, the state bedroom prepared for the visit of King George IV in 1821, and tile elegant hall, where evening concerts of classical music are often held. Castle Ward , This mid-18^th-century mansion is an architectural oddity of its time, the inside and outside having been built in two distinct architectural styles. In the surrounding estate there are many holiday cottages available for private lets as well as a caravan site. Hezlett House One of the few buildings in Northern Ireland surviving from before the 18th century, this 17th- century thatched house is simply furnished in late 19出-century style. There is a small museum of farm implements. There are picnic tables outside the house, and for younger visitors a landscaped play area is provided. Springhill An atmospheric 17^th-century home, in a most attractive setting. The house tour takes in the exceptional library, family furniture from the 19th century, the nursery, and the unusual and colourful exhibition of costumes, which has some fine 17^th-century Irish pieces. Questions 1-8 Look at the following statements (Questions 1-8) and the list of houses below. Match each statement with the correct house, A-F. Write the correct letter, A-F, in boxes 1-8 on your answer sheet. List of Houses A Ardress House B The Argory C Castle Coole D Castle Ward E Hezlett House F Springhil