Time to Rest a While

I know the temperature is a little chilly and there is snow on the ground, but I am wondering if this is the perfect place to ‘rest a while with me’…

The East Court

From the guide book:

The focal point of the courtyard is the yew topiary on the eastern boundary.

The Paved Room

As I took this photo, Jams came to the forefront of my mind…

The Long Gallery

From the Hardwick Hall guidebook:

The canopy halfway along the Gallery is one of the most magnificent examples of late 17th-century upholstery surviving in England. It had originally formed the tester and head of the bed in the state bedroom at Chatsworth supplied by Francis Lapierre in 1697. The 6th Duke installed it at Hardwick in the early 19th century as piece of romantic stage scenery, for by his time canopies had no functional purpose in a private house.

Under the canopy now are two high-backed chairs of carved walnut with original red velvet upholstery appliqued with silver thread, part of a set made about 1700 for the Queen of Scots’ apartment at Chatsworth; five stools from the same suite are also in the Gallery.

The Royal Arms

The Royal Arms are supported by a lion and a dragon.  The fireplace, which can be seen here is quite plain in comparison.

Entrance to the High Great Chamber

At the Foot of the Stair

Front Entrance

Hardwick Hall

These are the first of the photos that I took on my mini break to Nottingham to celebrate my Mum becoming a lady of a certain age.  The first photo is of the Tea Room which was the first port of call when we arrived at Hardwick Hall.

You can read about the weekend here and you can read about Bess who built Hardwick Hall here.

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