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Posted: 10 Apr 2017

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Tyntesfield

Tyntesfield
This wonderful property, now owned by the National Trust, was purchased in 1843 by the Gibbs family, who made a fortune in the family business, Antony Gibbs & Sons. From 1847 the firm had an effective monopoly in the import and marketing to Europe and North America of guano from Peru as a fertilizer. This was mined by indentured Chinese labour on the Chincha Islands in conditions which the Peruvian government acknowledged in 1856 had degenerated "into a kind of Negro slave trade". The firm's profits from this trade were such that William Gibbs became the richest non-noble man in England.

To find out more about Tyntesfield. look here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyntesfield

Noel Coward - "The Stately Homes of England"

Gudrun, , Schussentäler, Rosalyn Hilborne and 14 other people have particularly liked this photo

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 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautiful building, well captured.
Thank you for the info and link.
7 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Many thanks, Jaap. The house is beautiful inside too, but I would have liked to gt better photos of the outside.
7 years ago.
 Jean
Jean
Beautiful building and a lovely capture. When I saw the name Gibbs I immediately was taken back to my childhood and tins of Gibbs toothpaste. Wonder if they were related.
7 years ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
I thought they might be related to the Gibbs toothpaste people too, Jean; but I was reliably informed that there is no connection.
I used to love the taste of Gibbs toothpaste - and remember it very well. We rubbed a wet toothbrush into it to make it froth, then used the frothy toothbrush to brush our teeth.
7 years ago. Edited 7 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Amelia club
I had no idea that Gibbs toothpaste no longer existed!
When I hear the name Gibbs, I think of Lance Gibbs, the great West Indian spin bowler from the 60s and 70s and Kevin Gibbs who accidentally set himself alight in chemistry class . He was OK eventually!
7 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Wow ! Splendid !
7 years ago.
 Daniela Brocca
Daniela Brocca club
Beautiful, even if it's not really ancient.
7 years ago.
 Ste
Ste
A lovely building indeed Amelia and a very nice shot of it you have here ... interesting info added also

saved in fav's by me

Best wishes ... steve
7 years ago.
 Peter Castell
Peter Castell club
Impressive House, I've not been there, i have to admit that parkland and gardens are what attract me
7 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Fine shot!
7 years ago.
 John Goodwin
John Goodwin
Very impressive building, Amelia. Nice shot and interesting text.... YS... John.
7 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
Beautiful architecture
7 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
I've been there Amelia. A fabulous property. I remember when the N.T. had to bid for it at auction! Great shot! We had to book a time to go inside. Is that still the case? Cheers, Rosa.
7 years ago.
Amelia club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
Yes, you do have to book to go inside the house, Rosa. We didn't have to worry about that as it was all done for us by the Cardiff in-laws. There are still several rooms that are used for storage, and the whole place was a bit crowded - a popular venue within easy reach of lots of places.
7 years ago.
 John Cass
John Cass
Beautiful capture, very impressive architecture.
7 years ago.

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