Visited the Winchester Mystery House today and learned that some of the stained glass windows have uranium glass in them! So of course I broke out my light and showed everyone how they glow.

It’s definitely been a bucket list item! It is SO COOL! If you’re into any kind of Victorian history, it’s worth the visit if you’re in the area. I had a day off from work today so I drove over there. Also, get the Walk with Spirits Tour because you get to see some areas that aren’t on the mansion tour!

I was a guide myself! Also worked as gardener and housekeeper 😊 The glass in the house is probably my favorite part closely followed by the inlaid floors and the Lincrusta wall coverings. When I was at the house we had a disgruntled tour guide throw a brick through one of the front windows by the front doors. Absolutely made me sick that instead of talking with managers to try to resolve the issue they felt they had to destroy something so beautiful and full of history. Luckily we had a great restoration guy who used old glass from salvaged windows to repair the damage. We would tell employees that if they could find the repairs to the windows they would get a years salary. No one ever could! Shortly afterwards plexiglass was put up on the outside of the stained glass to give them extra protection. When were you at the house as a guide?😊

It is absolutely magical. I was in awe the entire time. My pictures aren’t the best because I was taking tons of pics of the windows and the glare is bad because I went in the morning but I’m so glad I went.