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Castle Howard, the Mausoleum in the Park - HLS05758
Slide 11 - A fine artificial serpentine river is crossed by a bridge of three arches, and on a gentle eminence is the Mausoleum of the family, a circular Roman Doric edifice crowned with a dome. It was erected at the same time as the house.
Castle Howard, Entrance and Staircase (North West) - HLS05759
Slide 12 - Entering at the North West door we ascend the staircase opposite thereto, and note the tapestry on the walls to the left. The two marble busts at the head of the stairs are those of Pitt and Wellington.
Castle Howard, China Cabinet on Staircase Landing - HLS05760
Slide 13 - Arriving on the landing on the first floor we observe on the right a cabinet in which is stored a varied and choice collection of china, also a number of marble busts on pedestals, principally of members of the Howard family and their…
Castle Howard, Bust of George, 7th Earl of Carlisle, by Foley - HLS05761
Slide 14 - This shows the same bust in detail. Lord Morpeth, the name by which he was best known, was the most distinguished member of the Carlisle family. He filled many important posts in the cabinet, and was Viceroy of Ireland. On his death in…
Castle Howard, Sculptures and Pictures at Head of Staircase - HLS05762
Slide 15 - Another view of the landing at the head of staircase, taken somewhat further back than the previous one.
Castle Howard, the Antique Sculpture Gallery - HLS05763
Slide 16 - The Antique Gallery contains very many rare and antique marbles, also a circular altar of marble brought by Nelson (says the inscription) from the Temple of Apollo at Delphi.
Castle Howard, the Antique Sculpture Gallery - HLS05764
Slide 17 - This shows another view of the Antique Gallery of sculptures looking through a vaulted archway towards the head of the staircase we have just ascended from the first floor level.
Castle Howard, the Picture Gallery (Looking South) - HLS05765
Slide 18 - We now enter the Picture Gallery, a fine apartment occupying the whole length of the West Wing of the house. The walls are hung with paintings, chief amongst these are 'The Three Marys' by A. Carracci, considered to be the finest picture…
Castle Howard, the Picture Gallery (Looking North) - HLS05766
Slide 19 - Here we have the same gallery, looking in the opposite direction.
Castle Howard, Portraits of the 7th and 9th Earls of Carlisle - HLS05767
Slide 20 - Amonst other paintings in the Gallery, are two showing portraits of the 7th and 9th Earls of Carlisle.The upper picture is one of the 7th Earl, better known as 'Lord Morpeth' of Parliamentary fame. The lower picture represents the late 9th…
Castle Howard, the Private Chapel - HLS05768
Slide 21 - The private Chapel which we now enter is a marvel of decoration. The lower part of the walls is panelled, filled in with beautifully executed figure subjects; the upper portion is painted, as are the windows, by Kemp. The choir stalls are…
Castle Howard, the Private Chapel (looking East) - HLS05769
Slide 22 - This shows a view of the interior of the Chapel, looking east, with the steps leading up to the Communion Table, and reredos behind.
Castle Howard, the Private Chapel (Looking West) - HLS05770
Slide 23 - Looking west the screen is of solid brass, brightly burnished and finished off in a superb manner in every detail.
Castle Howard, the Dining Room - HLS05771
Slide 24 - We now enter the Dining Room which faces towards the south. During the time the family are in residence, this room is in constant use by them, and it was a great privilege to be allowed to photograph it, as being one of the private…
Castle Howard, details of Spandrels in the Entrance Hall - HLS05772
Slide 25 - The Grand Hall. Owing to its great height, and being at such close quarters, it is not possible to obtain a photograph showing this apartment in full, so we obtained portions of it in detail, the Spandril between the arches under the dome,…
Castle Howard, details of Spandrels in the Entrance Hall - HLS05773
Slide 26 - The Grand Hall. Owing to its great height, and being at such close quarters, it is not possible to obtain a photograph showing this apartment in full, so we obtained portions of it in detail, the Spandril between the arches under the dome,…
Castle Howard, Garden Room at Entrance - HLS05774
Slide 27 - Passing out of the Great Hall through swing doors we enter what is called the Garden Room, a vestibule to the principal entrance from the south. As will be seen, it is a superb apartment, adorned with statuary and paintings, besides…
Chevet Park - HLS05775
Slide 1 - Chevet, the seat of the Pilkingtons, is finely situated, and stands in a well wooded park, which rises to a lofty hill, and commands grand views of the surrounding country. The mansion of Chevet was built in the reign of Henry 8th, as…
Chevet Park, the Dining Room - HLS05776
Slide 2 - In the house are many portraits of the Pilkingtons, brought from Stanley Hall, (some of which are shown in the photograph which is a view of the Dining Room) and many paintings which Sir Lionel Pilkington brought from Italy.
Chevet Park, Inner Entrance Hall - HLS05777
Slide 3 - This shows the inner entrance hall of Chevet. The staircase shown through the archway, has evidently been erected in Tudor times, by Sir John Neville.
Lake in Chevet Park - HLS05778
Slide 4 - The lake was made by Sir John Neville at the time the house was building, during the reign of Henry 8th.
Boat House on Lake at Chevet Park - HLS05779
Slide 5 - The lake is nearly a mile in length and is the resort of numerous water fowl of various species, and these are carefully protected by the owner of the estate. A boat house on the margin of the lake forms rather a picturesque object.
East Riddlesden Hall, North Front - HLS05781
Slide 1 - Of all the buildings that still remain to us from the 17th Century, there are few which rival in size and beauty East Riddlesden Hall, near Keighley. Dating as it does from the time of the Civil Wars, it is a splendid specimen of the…
East Riddlesden Hall - HLS05782
Slide 2 - Its south front stands on a grass grown terrace, about fifty feet above the level of the river, and commands a fine view of the Aire valley down to Bingley. It consists of three storeys, with three gables and long rows of mullioned windows.
East Riddlesden Hall - HLS05783
Slide 3 - The west front consists of two gables of three storeys and mullioned and transomed windows in groups of threes, and are exceedingly picturesque. At the north end of this front is a porch with semi-circular arched doorway and a fine wheel…