#hardwickhall — Public Fediverse posts

A captivating corner of Hardwick Hall Country Park, taken on the May Bank Holiday weekend just over a week ago.
It's a view that looks almost timeless, except that it is part of an entirely man-made landscape dating from the 18th century.
It was a wealthy businessman from Tyneside named John Burdon, who developed the grounds, creating a 17-acre ornamental lake by adding an artificial river leading to it and encircling it with a walkway.

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Hardwick Hall rises proudly in the Derbyshire countryside, an exceptional example of Elizabethan architecture and part of the National Trust. The grand house, famed for its striking windows and ornate roofline, overlooks the atmospheric ruins of Hardwick Old Hall, a testament to the estate’s long history. Surrounded by rolling parkland and formal gardens, the site offers visitors a glimpse into the opulence of Historic England’s great country houses. A walk through the grounds blends heritage with nature, making it a favourite destination for those exploring #Derbyshire #ElizabethanArchitecture #HistoricEngland #NationalTrust #CountryHouse.

Taken Mar 2016

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Today's Flickr photo with the most hits: the facade of Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire.

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I have just discovered that Thomas Hobbes is buried in Ault Hucknall Church, somewhere I have cycled by many times. He knew Ben Johnson and Galileo.
The 17th Century was a connected world.
#Derbyshire #ThomasHobbes #AultHucknall #HardwickHall