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Stone Staircase, Newburgh Priory - HLS05950
Slide 23 - Having viewed the principal rooms on the ground floor, we will ascend what is called 'the Stone Staircase' to the first floor. The walls are partially hung with old tapestry.
The Kitchen Newburgh Priory - HLS05949
Slide 22 -The kitchen in which many a succulent monastic dinner has been cooked still remains almost perfect. On one side is an open fire-place, over which hangs on iron brackets and old time smoke-jack or spit.
The ancient windows illuminate an…
The ancient windows illuminate an…
The Library, Newburgh Priory - HLS05952
Slide 25 - The Library, which we now enter, is a fine apartment with a domed ceiling at one end. The bookshelves are filled with an enchanting collection of olden literature, many of the volumes having come down from the Belsayse's days.
The books…
The books…
Archbishop Tillotson
Slide 3 - A fine marble monument to Archbishop Tillotson
Barkisland Hall - HLS05702
Slide 1 - This Hall stands about midway between the villages of Ripponden and Stainland and is unique in the Parish of Halifax, in that it has three floors, and its porch is carried up to the height of the building.
Barkisland Hall, the Entrance Porch - HLS05703
Slide 2 - Barkisland Hall belongs to the style of architecture fashionable in the days of the unfortunate Charles, and is a fine example of the period. It is a three storied, three gabled building, and consisted originally of a centre 'House Body',…
Boat Farm formerly Boat Inn, Sprotbrough - HLS06025
Slide 17 - On one side of the village green is the Boat Farm, formerly the Boat Inn shown in the photograph on the right. The Copley coat of arms appears over the doorway. A tradition lingers about Sprotbrough that Sir Walter Scott and a friend spent…
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.
Bridges over the canal and river Don - HLS06022
Slide 14 - Leaving the Church we descend the hill leading to the village, and note the elegant bridges which span the canal and River Don at this point. These bridges were erected about the year 1845 by the Copley family, and took the place of an…
Burton Agnes Church - HLS05731
Slide 26 - From the churchyard gate to the South Porch, the pathway passes under a yew tree avenue, the whole distance.
It will be seen that there is much at Burton Agnes to attract those who delight in our ancient architecture.
And there we…
It will be seen that there is much at Burton Agnes to attract those who delight in our ancient architecture.
And there we…
Burton Agnes Church and Village - HLS05730
Slide 25 - Before we leave Burton Agnes some reference may be made to the very interesting church in the village, which is intimately associated with the Hall. It is an ancient edifice, going back to the Norman period. It has been the burial place…
Burton Agnes Hall, Archway in Hall - HLS05719
Slide 14 - The paneling of the room is very beautiful, and most elaborately worked, and the round-headed arch adds to the appearance of richness.
Such a place as Burton Agnes would scarcely be without its ghost, and the story as related in the…
Such a place as Burton Agnes would scarcely be without its ghost, and the story as related in the…
Burton Agnes Hall, Entrance Porch - HLS05711
Slide 6 - The Entrance Porch with its Ionic and Corinthian columns and its achievements of arms, bespeaks the care and skill of some master architect.
The Hall was built by Sir Henry Griffiths, whose initials appear over the porch door together with…
The Hall was built by Sir Henry Griffiths, whose initials appear over the porch door together with…
Burton Agnes Hall, entrance to the Kitchen Court - HLS05715
Slide 10 - The blending of the older portions of the house with the newer 18th Century additions and alterations, are again seen in this view, which shows the entrance to the Kitchen Court.
Burton Agnes Hall, King James's State Room - HLS05726
Slide 21 - The State, or King James's State Room, is another fine apartment, the walls of which are wainscoted in oak, formed into large panels with enriched arches and borders, and pilasters between. The ceiling is divided up into a graceful…
Burton Agnes Hall, School Room or Day Nursery - HLS05728
Slide 23 - In the room at the top of the House, now used as a schoolroom or day nursery, is a fine mantle piece, the upper part having various coat of arms and emblematic figures carved into it.
This room is wainscoted with oak, but unfortunately it…
This room is wainscoted with oak, but unfortunately it…
Burton Agnes Hall, South East Angle of Home - HLS05712
Slide 7 - Here we have the three storied bay windows of the south east angle of the building. These windows are good examples and very characteristic of the architecture prevailing at the period when that portion of the mansion was built.
Burton Agnes Hall, South Front from Cross Path - HLS05707
Slide 2 - Burton Agnes came to the Boyntons through the marriage of Sir Matthew Boynton of Barmston with the daughter of Sir Henry Griffiths of Burton Agnes.
Sir Francis Boynton of Barmston, son and successor of Sir Matthew Boynton succeeded to…
Sir Francis Boynton of Barmston, son and successor of Sir Matthew Boynton succeeded to…
Burton Agnes Hall, the Dining Room - HLS05722
Slide 17 - The Dining Room, which we now enter, is situate at the north east angle of the house and is lighted by two windows, one facing north, and the other, a noble bay of ample proportion, facing the south, overlooking the lawn and flower…
Burton Agnes Hall, the Dining Room showing Mantle Piece - HLS05723
Slide 18 - The wealth of handicraft to be seen in the other parts of the house is also to be found in this room, notably in the elaborately carved oak chimney piece which forms so fine a decorative feature.
Burton Agnes Hall, the East Front - HLS05713
Slide 8 - Sir Griffiths Boynton, the third Baronet, born in 1654, added to the mansion of Burton Agnes, and traces of his work may be seen in the East Front.
To bring it into harmony with the prevailing taste of the period he situated in or about…
To bring it into harmony with the prevailing taste of the period he situated in or about…
Burton Agnes Hall, the Entrance Hall - HLS05716
Slide 11 - Having viewed the exterior, let us now enter this ancestral home by the southern porch. The true note of the place is struck when we enter the Entrance Hall, and find a richness of carving, and an elaboration of effect which is quite…
Burton Agnes Hall, The Gate House - HLS05710
Slide 5 - The picturesque Gate House to the mansion consists of the embattled edifice with four octagonal towers finished with lead domes at each angle. The centre has an arched entrance and above it are the Royal arms of James I, and the date 1610.