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East Riddlesden Hall, Steps to Private Chapel - HLS05784
Slide 4 - On the left abutting on the house on the north front, is a range of massive outbuildings - one of these has a battlemented parapet and was the family's private Chapel, the entrance to which was approached on the east side by a flight of…
East Riddlesden Hall - HLS05783
Slide 3 - The west front consists of two gables of three storeys and mullioned and transomed windows in groups of threes, and are exceedingly picturesque. At the north end of this front is a porch with semi-circular arched doorway and a fine wheel…
East Riddlesden Hall - HLS05782
Slide 2 - Its south front stands on a grass grown terrace, about fifty feet above the level of the river, and commands a fine view of the Aire valley down to Bingley. It consists of three storeys, with three gables and long rows of mullioned windows.
East Riddlesden Hall, North Front - HLS05781
Slide 1 - Of all the buildings that still remain to us from the 17th Century, there are few which rival in size and beauty East Riddlesden Hall, near Keighley. Dating as it does from the time of the Civil Wars, it is a splendid specimen of the…
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.
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…
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, 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 - 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 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 Park, the Grecian Temple - HLS05757
Slide 10 - At the end of the green terrace walk is a fine Ionic temple with four porticos and pediments, the centre being surmounted with a dome. From the terrace surrounding this building a magnificent view of the park is obtained.
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, 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, 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, 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…
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, 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, 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 from South West - HLS05748
Slide 1 - A walk of some seven miles from Howsham brings us to Castle Howard, the princely seat of the Earl of Carlisle, one of the grandest and richest country seats in England. It contains a noble collection of works of art. The slide shows the…
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, the Oak Room - HLS05725
Slide 20 - Although the Oak Room is not the largest apartment in the house, it is generally thought to be the most beautiful.
The character of the paneling is both rich and unusual, there being in each compartment an octagon with a plain cross…
The character of the paneling is both rich and unusual, there being in each compartment an octagon with a plain cross…
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 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, Window Recesses in Drawing Room - HLS05721
Slide 16 - The drawing room is lit by the south east bay window, the recess inside being cosily furnished with quaint old seventeenth century chairs and tables etc.
The outlook from the window is very beautiful, showing the well-kept gardens and…
The outlook from the window is very beautiful, showing the well-kept gardens and…