bhh[25] - Hall from the south

{OK} bhh - Bess of Hardwick Hall

Folder: GALAS, Visits and Other Special Events
Hardwick Hall [built by Elizabeth of Shrewsbury between 1590 and 1597] is a statement of design and wealth. Bess was the second most wealthy woman in England - after Queen Elizabeth the First - as shown by the stupendous number of glass panes in the enormous windows.

Our visit was late in the day ... mainly for some refreshments [and to buy a guide book to plan a future visit]. The following day…  (read more)
  • bhh[25] - picnic area [HTT][HFF]
  • bhh[25] - Memorial
  • bhh[25] - Hall from the south
  • bhh[25] - flower
  • bhh[25] - orchard trees
  • bhh[25] - seven-spot ladybug
  • bhh[25] - Dahlias
  • bhh[25] - sculpture
  • bhh[25] - the fancy bits [HWW]