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Norton Conyers, Top of Staircase - HLS05965
Slide 6 - A great feature of the Hall is the oak wainscoting and a rich collection of antique oak furniture, both upstairs and down.
Our picture shows the upper portion of the staircase with its fine old balustrading and wainscotted panelling to the…
Our picture shows the upper portion of the staircase with its fine old balustrading and wainscotted panelling to the…
Norton Conyers, Sun Dial in Garden - HLS05967
Slide 8 - There are some delightful old flower gardens attached to the Hall. In front of one of the greenhouses, there is a curious statue of a Negro, kneeling, and supporting a tablet with a sundial on the top, with the motto -
'Let others tell…
'Let others tell…
Norton Conyers, statue of Sir Richard Graham - HLS05963
Slide 4 - On the lawn towards the west of the house is a statue in Roman dress of the first Sir Richard Graham commemorating his services in the Royal cause at Edge Hill, where he lay wounded all night.
Norton Conyers, staircase from the Hall - HLS05961
Slide 3 - It was Sir Richard Graham who was
'The gallant cavalier,
Who crossed the moat at Markington
When Rupert's call rang clear'
The tradition is that, feeling himself mortally wounded, and finding all was lost at Marston Moor, he…
'The gallant cavalier,
Who crossed the moat at Markington
When Rupert's call rang clear'
The tradition is that, feeling himself mortally wounded, and finding all was lost at Marston Moor, he…
Norton Conyers, South Front
Slide 1 - Norton Conyers is situated in an extensive and beautiful park dotted with immense trees. In front of the Hall is a magnificent ash tree.
Norton Conyers, Old Bedstead - HLS05966
Slide 7 - On the upper storey an apartment is called the 'Kings Room', which was occupied by more than one of the Royal Stuarts. It contains massive carved oak four poster bedstead on which it is said King James the First slept when on his progress…
Norton Conyers, nearer view from Park - HLS05960
Slide 2 - The fine old mansion is for the most part Elizabethan, and was the ancient home of the Norton's, famous for their share in the 'Rising of the North' in 1569. They were ardent in the cause of the 'old religion' and of Mary, Queen of Scots.…
Norton Conyers, Iron Gates to Gardens - HLS05968
Slide 9 - The splendid 18th century ironwork of the entrance gates to the gardens are good specimens of the period both in design and craftsmanship.
Norton Conyers, Entrance porch - HLS05962
Slide 3a - The principal entrance to the mansion faces south, through a fine porch, over which are the arms and crest of the Graham family.
Norton Conyers, a Woodland path - HLS05969
Slide 10 - The woods surrounding the park are very fine and afford many a shady walk along a woodland path by the bank of the river Ure, which skirts the park for a considerable distance.
Norton Conyer, the West Side - HLS05964
Slide 5 - On the right are several specimens of cypresses and a couple of beautiful cedars. On the north side of the Hall is the historic bowling green at which Charles 1 passed five consecutive days in his favourite amusements, while waiting for…
Newburgh Priory, The South Front form the top of the Park
Slide 1 - The Priory is sheltered by the Hambleton hills and is situated a short distance from Coxwold village. The building displays the architectural tastes of successive periods.
Newburgh Priory, the Small drawing room. - HLS05948
Slide 21 - Another view of this room shows the Ionic Pillars and arches over them, which lend dignity to the apartment and greatly enhances its appearance.
The fine and delicately carved mantelpiece, with Chippendale's mirror over it, is another…
The fine and delicately carved mantelpiece, with Chippendale's mirror over it, is another…
Newburgh Priory, the Long Gallery - HLS05955
Slide 28 - the Long Gallery Newburgh Hall
The Long Gallery situate in the east wing of the House, contains so many objects of interest that time would fail us to give a full catalogue of them.
Hung in a glass case is the uniform of the 7th…
The Long Gallery situate in the east wing of the House, contains so many objects of interest that time would fail us to give a full catalogue of them.
Hung in a glass case is the uniform of the 7th…
Newburgh Priory, South Front - HLS05881
Slide 11 - Upon such a garden all will look with satisfaction, but let them reflect that the tireless hand maintains it in its perfection. All is controlled and directed by skillful and experienced hands. The great rounded structural bays to the…
Newburgh Priory, South Front - HLS05880
Slide 10 - What could be more beautiful than the rare and radiant floral display of the south front, where multitudes of flowers gleam in their splendor, grouped with the well clipped yew, the noble ornamental bay-trees in tubs and boxes, the fine…
Newburgh Priory, South Front - HLS05872
Slide 2 - Newburgh was an Augustinian Foundation until the Dissolution of the monasteries when Henry V111 granted the property to Anthony Belsayse, his Chaplain and so the Priory became a Baronial residence. He soon after gave the estates to his…
Newburgh Priory, Lodges and Gates - HLS05878
Slide 8 - The fine avenue, the two lodges, the noble iron gateway, the well trimmed lawns, the finely clipped yews and, indeed all the details, are evidence of the care and skill devoted to the place.
How many times did Laurence Sterne walk along…
How many times did Laurence Sterne walk along…
Newburgh Priory the small drawing room - HLS05946
Slide 19 - The elegant and graceful small drawing room is also hung with interesting but older family portraits and among others is one of George Villiers duke of Buckingham by Van Dyke.
Newburgh Priory roadway, looking up the road - HLS05877
Slide 7 - Probably nowhere in England can be found a better-kept estate than at Newburgh.
As we approach from Coxwold we become aware that unusual care is bestowed on the surroundings. Broad grass borders all well shorn, flank the highway, and there…
As we approach from Coxwold we become aware that unusual care is bestowed on the surroundings. Broad grass borders all well shorn, flank the highway, and there…
Newburgh Priory , the White Drawing room - HLS05945
Slide 18- The white Drawing Room is a splendid apartment with a beautiful ceiling and a lovely mantelpiece, above which hangs a portrait of sir George Wombwell, presented to him by his Tenantry in 1859, in recognition of his gallantry in the Crimea,…
Newburgh Priory - HLS05958
Slide 31 - Interior of Coxwold church.
This shows the pulpit from which Sterne preached.
This shows the pulpit from which Sterne preached.
Newburgh Priory - HLS05954
Slide 27 - Ancient Peg Tankard and Black Jacks.
Among other curios in the Hall are three Black Jacks made of leather to hold ale, from a gallon downwards, to one quart. These date from the time of Cromwell.
In addition to these there is an…
Among other curios in the Hall are three Black Jacks made of leather to hold ale, from a gallon downwards, to one quart. These date from the time of Cromwell.
In addition to these there is an…
Newburgh Priory - HLS05874
Slide 4 - Portrait of Mary, Countess Fauconberg. In the long gallery at Newburgh is a portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller of Mary, Countess of Fauconberg and daughter of Oliver Cromwell.
After seeing all hopes of the sovereignty continuing in her own…
After seeing all hopes of the sovereignty continuing in her own…
Newburgh Priory - HLS05873
Slide 3 - Thomas Viscount Fauconberg. Thomas, his grandson, succeeded as Viscount Fauconberg, who nmarried first, Mildred, daughter of Viscount Castleton, and second, in 1657, Mary, third daughter of Oliver Cromwwell.
There were great national…
There were great national…