22
05
2007
Wordless Wednesday #5
Posted by Alison in History, Photos, Places to go, Wordless Wednesday
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What a stunning picture. Happy WW.
Great contrast of the falling down and the grandeur in the back. Happy WW
Wow – where’s this at? Looks war torn. Happy WW
Another great shot.. where is it?
Love the texture on the stones. Very cool shot.
Such a clear picture – stunning. Makes me feel meditative
Happy WW.
breathtaking!! Happy ww.
This week you’re looking at 2 tudor halls. The intact one is Hardwick Hall, the ruined one is Hardwick Old Hall! Their builder Bess of Hardwick (a remarkable woman of her time) decided the original hall wasn’t good enough, so built another one across the road! She also built Chatsworth House so was quite prolific.
Thanks for coming and your kind comments.
How beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
wow! beautiful neat buildings! Happy WW!
My, oh my. To think one would do such a thing.
A ruins of some kind…yet still, a bit of ‘modernization beside it!! Awesome photo.
I need a map!! Where do we see this in person?
I always enjoy your pictures. They are breathtaking. Would love to visit here too. Happy WW.
You truly did a great job with the contrast. Love it.
enchanting! what a beauty.
And if I recall correctly she is reportedly haunting! Great photo! Happy WW!
Bess of Hardwick must have been quiet a lady!
Nice picture, great contrast..Happy WW!
So interesting:)
Very nice shot! Now I have to go to the history books and look up Bess! Happy WW!
So much to look at and think about with this shot.
This is completey breathtaking! I love it!
Great photo! Thanks for sharing and Happy WW.
Angel Mama ():)
Beautiful old buildings.
What a nice photo…well done
superb capture!
Excellent contrast, well done x x
Great photo – it looks kind of precarious like it might fall down at any moment, but I bet it’s been there for decades!
Well, well, well, lots of work done. Lots of work left.
Great capture.
Nice photo, thanks for the little bit of the history lesson.
Very interesting photo. I’m glad you told us where it was…I was curious.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece of history.
Many thanks for dropping by my blog as well. Have a great Wednesday.
Amazing to see this type of thing often.
What a cool castle! Happy ww =)
So gorgeous!
It’s a really interesting photo showing both the looked after and the ruined.
Very forward lady of her time, the builder that is.
If you look closely, you can just about make out her initials (Bess)….
happy ww!
I love that picture, wonderful architecture.
Its a long time since I last went to HH. Really nice picture brought back lots of memories and not just being told off by a security guard for getting too close to one of those ropes they put round exhibits!
Very nice shot, perfect angle.
I usually get told off for being noisy Mark!
Anni, it’s in Derbyshire, England. For those of you interested in Bess and the house try: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-hardwickhall/ and: http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/bess-of-hardwick.htm
As always, thanks for your comments!
We are so “young” here in in the US.
Great picture Alison. Must be a talent that runs in the family?
Nice! It looks like it was taken on a warm, sunny day. I’m jealous!
Wonderful shot- looks like an interesting place!
Thanks for the visit.
Love the shot, and its great hiking country! especially near Chatsworth house.
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