I know the temperature is a little chilly and there is snow on the ground, but I am wondering if this is the perfect place to ‘rest a while with me’…
Archive for the tag 'Hardwick Hall'
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Time to Rest a While
8 Comments CherryPie on May 14th 2013
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The East Court
From the guide book:
The focal point of the courtyard is the yew topiary on the eastern boundary.
5 Comments CherryPie on May 14th 2013
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The Paved Room
As I took this photo, Jams came to the forefront of my mind…
3 Comments CherryPie on May 13th 2013
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The Long Gallery
From the Hardwick Hall guidebook:
The canopy halfway along the Gallery is one of the most magnificent examples of late 17th-century upholstery surviving in England. It had originally formed the tester and head of the bed in the state bedroom at Chatsworth supplied by Francis Lapierre in 1697. The 6th Duke installed it at [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on May 11th 2013
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The Royal Arms
The Royal Arms are supported by a lion and a dragon. The fireplace, which can be seen here is quite plain in comparison.
2 Comments CherryPie on May 10th 2013
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Entrance to the High Great Chamber
8 Comments CherryPie on May 9th 2013
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At the Foot of the Stair
6 Comments CherryPie on May 8th 2013
