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Hardwick Old Hall Derbyshire and the Peak District |
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Hardwick Old Hall was built in the 1580's and 90's
on the site of Elizabeth Shrewsbury's family home, 'Bess of
Hardwick' (1527-1608) as she is usually known re-built the family home
in a lavish style after she was confined to Hardwick because of a
quarrel with her 4th husband the Earl of Shrewsbury.
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To see a map of the area click here |
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View of the north front of Hardwick Old Hall |
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The south front |
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The porch |
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Looking down the staircase |
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Some plasterwork still remains |
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Plaster overmantle |
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View of Hardwick Hall from the Old Hall |
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Looking down on to what remains of The Hill Great Chamber |
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View over the countryside and Hardwick Lakes below |
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Old Hall Grounds, one of the lodges used by family and 'upper servants' on the left |
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Iris in the garden |
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The south front |
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Ducks at the lakeside |
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Hardwick Park and the Great Pond |
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© Copyright Carol Carlin 2003-2008 |
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