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Sprotbrough Church - HLS06020
Slide 12 - In the south aisle is a singular stone chair with grotesque sculpture of the 14th century date, sometimes supposed to be a sanctuary seat. This relic was dug out of the churchyard many years ago.
Interior of Sprotbrough Church - HLS06019
Slide 11 - The interior contains some ancient portions and monuments of the Fitz-William and Copley families, an ancient screen, also on one side of the Chancel arch are some tattered banners said to have been carried by Charles the I's army.
The…
The…
Sprotbrough Church - HLS06018
Slide 10 - At a short distance through the park, we reach the Church, which is so intimately associated with the Hall and the families who have so long owned it. The Church is situate on a tree covered hill at the juncture of two roads. It is an…
Wellingtonia pine avenue, Sprotbrough - HLS06017
Slide 9 - Leaving the Hall on our way to the village, we pass along a carriage drive, on each side of which are rows of Wellingtonia firs (natives of California). These form a grateful shade from the sun, and are perhaps as fine specimens of these…
Sprotbrough Hall - HLS06016
Slide 8 - The Dining Room is also furnished with old time furniture, and the walls are hung with fine paintings, and amongst the most notable of these, is one over the side-board, which is a portrait by Vandyke.
Sprotbrough Hall - HLS06015
Slide 7 - Entering the house by the door facing North, we are shown into the entrance hall, and the furniture and appointments of which are quite in keeping with the style of architecture of the edifice.
At the end of the hall is seen the…
At the end of the hall is seen the…
Wych Elm in grounds at Sprotbrough Hall - HLS06014
Slide 6 - In the grounds surrounding the house are many fine 'ancestral trees' copper beeches, variegated sycamores, light coloured elms and weeping beeches.
Our attention is drawn particularly to a magnificent wych elm, the branches of which, it…
Our attention is drawn particularly to a magnificent wych elm, the branches of which, it…
Sprotbrough Hall - HLS06013
Slide 5 - It is a handsome elevation of stone in the style of architecture prevalent in the reign of Charles the II, consisting of a main body nearly square, three stories in height, with two wings and is said to have been built after the model of a…
Sprotbrough Hall - HLS06012
Slide 4 - Taking our stand on the lawn, in front of us stands -
'In majesty serene, the stately Hall of Sprotbro's fair domains,
Firm built and well proportioned
With its spreading wings, it stands upon the
Hill's steep brow, with aspect fair,…
'In majesty serene, the stately Hall of Sprotbro's fair domains,
Firm built and well proportioned
With its spreading wings, it stands upon the
Hill's steep brow, with aspect fair,…
Sprotbrough Hall - South West View - HLS06011
Slide 3 - Sir Godfrey Copley, the 2nd Baronet, was an early member of the Royal Society, which founded the 'Copley Medal', the most honourable distinction which the Society has to bestow. To him, his successors owe the present mansion. Passing…
Sprotbrough Hall - HLS06010
Slide 2 - The house contains a good library, principally collected by Sir Godfrey Copley, and includes some rare M.S.S, it also contains a fine collection of pictures by Holbein, Raphael, Vandyke and other noted painters, procured by Sir Godfrey…
Sprotbrough Hall - HLS06009
Slide 1 - Some three miles south of Doncaster, in a secluded and beautiful situation, on the banks of Don, stands the charming village of Sprotbrough. It is a place of ancient origin, as the name of Sprot occurs in Domesday, as a patronymic, and so…
Ribston Hall - The Pineturn - HLS06005
Slide 13 - The late Mr Dent took great pride in planting of the park and grounds, and thus adding to their attractiveness. The 'Pineturn' which he caused to be planted, is remarkable for the rare and uncommon varieties of fir trees which it contains,…
Ribston Hall - In the 'Flora Garden' - HLS06004
Slide 12 - Still keeping in the same garden, where are seen numerous fine specimens of trees and shrubs of fine growth. In fact every turn discloses fresh beauties that are bewildering to the photographer in search of subjects, with such a variety to…
Ribston Hall - In the 'Flora Garden' - HLS06003
Slide 11 - The Gardens at Ribston are very tastefully and attractively laid out with a numerous assortment of trees and shrubs and flowering plants. Many of these were no doubt planted by Sir Henry Goodricke, the fourth Baronet, who died in 1738. Sir…
Ribston Hall - Font in Chapel - HLS06002
Slide 10 - Attached to the Hall is the Ancient Chapel of St Andrews, commonly called Ribston Hall Chapel, wherein are some memorials of the Templars as well as the Goodricke Family. There are also two memorial tablets to the present family of Dent.…
Ribston Hall - The Staircase - HLS06001
Slide 9 - The rooms of the house are lofty and well lighted, and admirably fitted up throughout. The principal staircase from the ground to the upper floor is of stone, which, though not of a very elaborate character, is, nevertheless, pleasing and…
Ribston Hall - The Oak Room - HLS06000
Slide 8 - The Library, or Oak Room, also bears evidence of the great care devoted to the beautifying of the place,and above the mantelpiece there are some admirable carvings by Grinling Gibbons, which are fine examples of that noted carver's skill.
Ribston Hall - Mantlepiece West end of Saloon - HLS05999
Slide 7 - Here we have another one showing a similar mantle-piece at the West end of the same apartment. Over each of these is a fine wall painting identical in size, but different in subject.
Ribston Hall - Mantlepiece in Saloon - HLS05998
Slide 6 - The mantle-pieces at the East and West ends of the Saloon are of delicate and refined workmanship, of white Italian marble, inlaid with other coloured marbles under the shelves, which are supported on each side by fluted Ionic pillars with…
Ribston Hall - Corner of the Saloon - HLS06997
Slide 5 - The sumptuous character of the decorations and general appointments of the Saloon are again seen in this slide, which shows one corner of the room.
The rich and elaborate colouring to the ceiling, cornice and frieze, are especially fine,…
The rich and elaborate colouring to the ceiling, cornice and frieze, are especially fine,…
Ribston Hall - the Saloon - HLS05996
Slide 4 - The great saloon, which we now enter, measures 44 feet by 31 feet, is very handsomely decorated in the Italian style, and is said to have been completed in Sir John Goodricke's time. It is adorned with large wall paintings copied from some…
Ribston Hall, Entrance door to the Saloon - HLS05995
Slide 3 - Above the entrance door to the saloon is the date 1674 and the Goodricke cipher. Surmounting the whole is a shield bearing the Goodricks arms empaling legge, but this has now decayed through age.
Ribston Hall - HLS05994
Slide 2 - Sir Henry Goodricke, the 2nd Baronet, who succeeded to the estate in 1670, was a man of importance in his time, and a strong Royalist. He took an active part in the Revolution of 1688 and was a very active supporter of the Prince of Orange.…
Ribston Hall - HLS05993
Slide 1- In a beautiful part of the valley of the winding Nidd stands the historic house of Ribston Hall. The house is picturesquely situated on the elevated ground, more than half encompassed by the River Nidd, and the Park is widely extended and…