Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
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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 are supported by a lion and a dragon. The fireplace, which can be seen here is quite plain in comparison.
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These are the first of the photos that I took on my mini break to Nottingham to celebrate my Mum becoming a lady of a certain age. The first photo is of the Tea Room which was the first port of call when we arrived at Hardwick Hall.
You can read about the weekend here and [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on May 4th 2013
