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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, Fountain (on South Front) - HLS05750
Slide 3 - The Parterre occupies several acres of lawn on the south side of the Mansion, about which are numerous specimens of statuary, and other adornments. A fountain on this front figures Atlas bearing the globe, surrounded by mermaids and…
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…
Castle Howard, North Front - HLS05753
Slide 6 - The north front has an elaborate centre with cupola, and on either side extensive wings, the east according to the original design, the west of later date and different style.
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, 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, South Front - HLS05749
Slide 2 -The designing of Castle Howard is the earliest architectural effort in which, so far as we have any evidence, Sir John Vanbrugh was concerned. He was at work on it in 1699, yet a letter that he wrote a fortnight before his death in 1726…
Castle Howard, South Front with Cedar Trees - HLS05751
Slide 4 - Several fine Cedars of Lebanon are planted alongside of the grass terrace, throwing their branches out and affording a cool shade under them on a hot summer's day.
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 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, the Garden Walk - HLS05756
Slide 9 - Another portion of the garden with a walk bordered with various bright-coloured flowers.
Castle Howard, the Gardener - HLS05755
Slide 8 - In the twelve acres of gardens adjoining the mansion stands the cottage occupied by the head gardener. The garden gives some idea of the luxuriance of the vegetation surrounding this 'Arcadia'.
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, the Picture Gallery (Looking North) - HLS05766
Slide 19 - Here we have the same gallery, looking in the opposite direction.
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 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, West Side - HLS05754
Slide 7 - The west wing of the house is comparatively plain and unpretentious compared with the other portions. It was designed by an architect of the name of Robinson, and is an addition unequal to the original design.
Castle Howard, with Lake in Foreground - HLS05752
Slide 5 - In a slight hollow in the park, a little below the south front, is a sheet of water about eight acres in extent, covered with water lilies and lined along the margin with rushes. From this point, with the lake in the foreground, a good view…
Centre Vale Mansion, Todmorden - ALC05138
The mansion in Centre Vale Park was once home to 'Honest' John Fielden who bought the estate in 1842. The estate was given to Todmorden Borough Council in about 1900 and opened as a public park in 1912. During the First World War it was used as a…
Charlestown - ALC00424
"This photo was taken from the South hillside with Woodland view in the foreground. Beyond the railway line Knott Hall is on the left, Old Charlestown and Stoney Lane are in the centre with Turret Royd just above. Turret Hall (Wood farm) can be seen…
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, 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.