''World photography day''... Bolsover castle' .. North East Derbyshire - UK.

For the ''World photography day'' - here is 'Bolsover castle' - the now ruined buildings seen to the right are open to the elements.. The 'Little Castle' seen centre was created as an extravagant retreat by playboy, poet and courtier, Sir William Cavendish. With medieval-style turrets and towers it was a building designed to surprise and delight, a castle built for living - rather than defence.

Even royalty came here, in 1634, when Sir William spent a staggering £15,000 on banquets and entertainment for King Charles I, and his Queen Henrietta Maria.

Now preserved and beautifully restored, the labyrinth of sumptuous rooms with richly coloured wall art, carved marble fireplaces and stunning over 300 year old painted ceilings.

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47 comments - The latest ones

Phil Sutters ^club

Strangely I walked past the end of Bolsover Road, Eastbourne on my way back from Beachy Head today.
Many nobles were nearly (or really) bankrupted by entertaining royalty, who might stay many days, even weeks, with large entourages who needed food and wine as well.

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Phil Sutters ^club

That's correct Phil.. the visitors were a huge expense on the hosts - and as you write, all the food and wine that was consumed too.. no W.Cs back then, so then some poor devils had to empty the ''slops'' probably tonnes of it !!...... Cheers for comment .. keep well - from > David J.

3 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

beau château sous un angle bien interessant

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

Thanks - neira-Dan'... good wishes to you - from David J.

3 years ago.

Valfal ^club

What a gorgeous castle! Excellent capture and Happy World Photography Day!

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Valfal ^club

Thank you ... Valfal'... a ''Happy World Photography day'' to you too.... keep well and 'best wishes' too - from David J.. Uk.

3 years ago.

Eric Desjours ^club

Splendid composition !

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Eric Desjours ^club

Many thanks to you... Eric'.... keep well and 'greetings' from > David J... UK.

3 years ago.

Nicolas Mertens ^club

Nice. Interesting comment from Sutters.

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Nicolas Mertens ^club

Gotcha'.. Nicolas.. and all fact too - its well documented that these extravagant guests staying for long spells could cripple the hosts economy.. // Thanks for comment... Cheers from > Dj.

3 years ago.

Berny ^club

a wonderful castle and photo!
Happy weekend, David!

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Berny ^club

Thanks Berny... you too have a fine weekend - and keep good - Cheers from Dj.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

A place I would love to visit David. You've got a lot of the castle in the picture and it looks superb.
Have a good weekend.
Rosa.

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Thanks Rosalyn..... a little sunshine would have improved the appearance - but it's a good visit - keep good and a ''Good weekend'' to you too.... Cheers from > David J.

3 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Sans aucun doute il mérite un détour et sa présentation est vraiment très recherchée, excellent partage David.*********
Merci pour l'historique, bonne fin de semaine.

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Thank you Jocelyne - for your comments... you too enjoy a good weekend - and best wishes too - from David J.. UK.

3 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Impressive castle; very well captured !!

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thanks to you Jaap'.... keep good and Cheers'.. from > Dj.. UK.

3 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Cracking shot David. This grand looking castle fills the frame very nicely. thanks for the interesting notes.

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

Thank you Doug... looks a bit bare but there 'were' people around.. but not at the time of shot..
Keep well and greetings from Dj.

3 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

An impressive image of this impressive castle, David. Fascinating notes of the life of nobles in days past!

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thanks George.. keep good - and go steady.. Cheers from Dj.. UK.

3 years ago.

Christa1004 ^club

Sumptuous! I love these old castles, half in ruins, half in good condition. If these walls could tell their story....

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

Thanks Christa'.. yes hundreds of years of living in and around the castle would make very interesting stories indeed.. among other things too - it seems that 'Swan' was on the menu
Keep good and 'best wishes' to you - from Dj..

3 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

An impressive looking place...............I like the idea of having half the place in ruins as a sort of "before and after" comparison.

Very nicely composed with a lovely leading line from the path. The detail you've captured is excellent.

Enjoy the rest of your day................and have a lovely weekend David.

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thanks for your comprehensive summary there Keith.... you too - have a good weekend - and week ahead too.. keep well - from Dj.

3 years ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Nice one. We visited for the first time recently. Worth a detour.

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Gotcha yes L.G... I saw from your earlier photo's that you had recently been there.. it's quite local to us and has a good play area for the Grandkids while we relax...
Thanks for comment - Cheers'.... from Dj.

3 years ago.

TOZ ^club

Beautiful building David.
HFF have a great weekend.
TOZ

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

Cheers TOZ.... you too have a good weekend.... and go steady... // ...... Dj.

3 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Wonderful capture.
Have a good weekend my friend.

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Thanks June..... you too have a mighty fine weekend - and keep good - Cheers'.. from Dj.

3 years ago.

Annaig56 ^club

belle photo,, et jolie perspective,

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Annaig56 ^club

Thanks to you... Annaig'....... greetings and 'good wishes' from ... > David J.. UK.

3 years ago.

Peter Castell ^club

A good choice to mark the day David, I have been trying to remember it a few years ago since I went

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Peter Castell ^club

Thanks Peter.. we visit often - to include a picnic with the Grandchildren as there is a good play area - Keep good - and 'best wishes' to you - from Dj.

3 years ago.

Gillian Everett ^club

Amazing place, great photography

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Gillian Everett ^club

Thank you Gillian.... keep well - and greetings'... from David J.

3 years ago.

Maeluk ^club

One I have yet to visit but it looks great :)

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Maeluk ^club

Cheers'... Maeluk... it's well worth a look around.. with plenty of history - Thanks for comment // and 'good wishes' to you from... Dj.

3 years ago.

Marta Wojtkowska ^club

What a lovely place!

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

Sorry I missed this excellent capture on the day David. A great place by the looks of things, I must get there some day.

Belated Happy World Photography Day. Herb

3 years ago.

Stefani Wehner ^club

Amazing castle, perfectly caught!

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Stefani Wehner ^club

Thanks Stefani,. sorry over long reply,. best wishes for W.P.Day ,...August 2023 !

12 months ago.

raingirl ^club

Nice to see something distincly English for World Photography Day. Castles have always fascincated me. Love reading about this one - especially that it was more for living than protecting. You've done such a good job getting the whole thing into your photo. Were there other people around? Do you come here often? It seems oddly peaceful.

Did you choose this because you love coming here?

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to raingirl ^club

Thanks Laura'.. for your post here,. which I seem to have missed,. and others too'.. the castle is a part of 'English Heritage' visitor network,. of which we are members,.we can visit regularly ,. and do too,. with the Grandchildren as it's fun to explore,.. Good wishes to you, from David J.

12 months ago.

raingirl ^club has replied to David G Johnson ^club

I now know more about the "English Heritage" network as we were in England last summer and toured a couple places on the network. It's great you get to go to this one often and how wonderful to get to take grandchildren (I'm a new grandparent as of this year, so still too little for adventures to castles, but soon enough! *smile*)

Glad you noticed people's comments for before. It's never too late to reply in my book! (It is hard to keep up with everything here on ipernity, there are so many different ways to view and explore our website. I often fail to check my News page "Your space" option where one finds these comments. Luckily that page goes back about a month, but after that one has to search one's own photos.)

12 months ago.

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