Hardwick Hall rises proudly in the Derbyshire countryside, an exceptional example of Elizabethan architecture and part of the National Trust. The grand house, famed for its striking windows and ornate roofline, overlooks the atmospheric ruins of Hardwick Old Hall, a testament to the estate’s long history. Surrounded by rolling parkland and formal gardens, the site offers visitors a glimpse into the opulence of Historic England’s great country houses. A walk through the grounds blends heritage with nature, making it a favourite destination for those exploring #Derbyshire #ElizabethanArchitecture #HistoricEngland #NationalTrust #CountryHouse.

Taken Mar 2016

#UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #Derbyshire #ElizabethanArchitecture #HistoricEngland #NationalTrust #CountryHouse #HardwickHall #HardwickOldHall #Chesterfield #UnitedKingdom

Final 'snow' picture from last weekend's venture outside into the great snowy wastes of Wearside in NE England!
Grabbed a few images from Sunderland's East End, of which this view of the Grade II listed Trafalgar Square was one.
The 14 almshouses were completed four years before that other Trafalgar Square in the capital and were constructed to house the families of lost seamen.
Funding came from the Muster Roll in 1840 and the almshouses were named in honour of the 76 sons of Sunderland who took part in the Battle of Trafalgar.

#sunderland #wearside #snow #january #historicengland

Billiards without Beer: The time London tried to cure itself of the booze

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/billiards-without-beer-the-time-london-tried-to-cure-itself-of-the-booze-86714/

On the Feast of the Epiphany, Sunderland's original parish church of the Holy Trinity – first time I've ever photographed it in the snow!
Thought it looked so good in this snowy setting, the warm hues of its brickwork contrasting against the cool tones of a cloudless deep blue winter sky.
The church originally opened in 1719 for the newly created and rapidly expanding Parish of Sunderland.
It served the community well until population movements from slum clearances saw ever decreasing congregations.
It finally closed its doors in 1988 and passed into the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
Recently, a major £4.3 million restoration project took place to conserve and regenerate this remarkable Grade I listed building.
It has been brought back into use as a community cultural hub, now going by its re-branded name of 'Seventeen Nineteen', referencing the year it was built.

#sunderland #seventeennineteen #historicengland #winter #snow

Experts confirm Sycamore Gap tree was over 100 years old when felled

The Sycamore Gap tree, located on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, was at least 100 to 120 years old when it was illegally felled in September 2023. The exact age of the tree, which had long been debated, was determined by experts at Historic England through dendrochronological analysis—counting th... [More info]

Historic English #Churches: Deeply Valued, Difficult to Value

Across England, historic churches form a familiar part of our national landscape. They reflect centuries of history and offer spaces for community gathering, faith and worship, music and art, quiet reflection and are often a hub for vital local services

https://historicengland.org.uk/research/current/social-and-economic-research/culture-and-heritage-capital/a-discrete-choice-experiment-approach-for-historic-churches/ #globalmuseum #HistoricEngland