Hardwick Hall

Hardwick Hall, in Derbyshire, is an architecturally significant Elizabethan country house in England. Built between 1590 and 1597 for the formidable Bess of Hardwick (Elizabeth Shrewsbury), it was designed by the architect Robert Smythson, an exponent of the Renaissance style of architecture. Hardwick Hall is one of the earliest examples of the English interpretation of the style, which came into fashion having slowly spread from Florence. Its arrival in Britain fortuitously coincided with the period when it was no longer necessary or legal to fortify a domestic dwelling.(from Wikipedia).

Picture taken from Hardwick Old Hall, Derbyshire, England.

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H C

Very interesting building.

9 years ago.

Alan H ^club has replied to H C

Thanks.

9 years ago.

Polyrus

A good composition with useful supporting notes.

9 years ago.

Alan H ^club has replied to Polyrus

Thank you.

9 years ago.

Gillian Everett ^club

Always love to see photos of Bess of Hardwick's creation, she is such a fascinating character.
Interesting pov.

9 years ago.

Alan H ^club has replied to Gillian Everett ^club

Thanks Gillian, she was such a powerful figure too in Elizabethan England.

9 years ago.

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