Hardwick Old Hall

Advantages: Historical, interesting, great views
Disadvantages: Not a huge amount to see

...A couple of weeks ago Mr Tart and I headed for the Peak District to visit his family. As a big fan of all things old I wanted to visit some sort of historical site as my part of the weekend (don?t worry, her got a 7 mile walk out of me for his part!). I?d always wanted to visit Hardwick Hall, especially as the Tudors is one of my favourite historical periods and was very happy to hear it was so close to where we were staying. SOME HISTORY: I doubt if many people will have heard of Hardwick Old Hall. I certainly hadn?t and I like to think I?m quite a bore when it comes to these sorts of things! The Hall was built by Bess of Hardwick (Elizabeth, Countess Shrewsbury) between 1587 and 1596. Bess was one of the foremost women of the Elizabethan age and managed to get through four husbands on her way up the social ladder. Bess was...

tartlette83 11.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Hardwick Old Hall, Derbyshire

Hardwick Hall, more glass than wall!

Advantages: A fascinating and magnificent building.
Disadvantages: An expensive day out!

...When most people think of stately homes in Derbyshire, they generally think of Chatsworth House. In my quest to put some of the others on the map I am working my way through some of the Castles and houses that you will find in my local area. I have done Bolsover Castle and Haddon Hall and the next on my list is Hardwick Hall. WHERE IS HARDWICK HALL? Hardwick is located around 6.5 miles west of Mansfield and 9.5 miles south east of Chesterfield, in Derbyshire. To get there via the M1 you need to leave at junction 29 and head onto the A6175 - the Hall is signposted via brown tourist signs. Unfortunately the public transport links to Hardwick aren't great at all - the nearest railway stop is at Chesterfield and the nearest bus (the Pronto service between Chesterfield and Nottingham) stops at nearby Glapwell, but you still have...

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Review of Hardwick (England)

The other Hardwick Hall

Advantages: Lots of history, wonderful view
Disadvantages: Only a ruin, admission charges

...In my ignorance I didn't even realise that there was an Old Hardwick Hall and I only discovered it when I visited the other Hardwick Hall during a National Heritage Open Day in September 2008. The two places are obviously linked but they are not to be confused. The other Hardwick Hall being in the care of The National Trust and its older neighbour, Old Hardwick Hall being in the hands of English Heritage. Many people will know of Hardwick Hall as the grand country house that Bess of Hardwick had built for herself during the latter part of the 16th century. By the time the "new" Hardwick Hall was built in 1597 Bess was the second wealthiest woman in Britain, after Queen Elizabeth 1. The Old Hall is perhaps surprisingly not all that much older than the other house. It was built around 1580 and was Bess's first attempt at building...

micksheff 28.11.2008 · Read review
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Review of Hardwick Old Hall, Derbyshire

Hard to beat, Hardwick Hall.

Advantages: Amazing Hall, beautiful gardens, whole day visit.
Disadvantages: Do not trust Sat Nav to take you to the right entrance!

...Hardwick Hall, maintained by The National Trust, is one of the most impressive Tudor houses in all England, well this is what the guidebooks say, and I have to agree. Although I have only visited once and it was raining or dull for most of the day, the place sparked my imagination and captured my history-loving heart. Built in the late 16th Century, it is one of the earliest examples of the renaissance style. The architect, Robert Smythson also designed the wonderful Longleat House in Wiltshire. Hardwick sits at the end of a long driveway, high on a hill, looking out over the stunning Derbyshire countryside. The first view of the house is from the car park at the side, yet even from this position there is a sense of the dramatic history about to be discovered. At the front, from the gates, can be seen Hardwick Old Hall, now...

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Review of Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Hardwick Hall and Stainsby Mill

Advantages: Magnificent Elizabethan House and Gardens, attractive water-driven flour mill
Disadvantages: sometimes quite crowded

...If you like historic houses and gardens, then this is something for you. You will find there two historic houses (The Old Hall, The New Hall), pretty gardens, a large park with ponds, and Stainsby Mill, a water-powered flour mill. HOW TO GET THERE Hardwick is located in Derbyshire, close to the M1 between Nottingham and Sheffield. Leave the M1 at junction 29 and follow the brown signs. By bus, you can take Cosy Coaches C1 from Chesterfield train and bus stations (Sunday, June to August only), or Stagecoach East Midland 737, 747 Sheffield / Chesterfield - Nottingham. A BRIEF HISTORY Bess of Hardwick, the indomitable Elizabethan who was married four times and multipled her wealth with each marriage, was born here. After she had built Chatsworth (a great Renaissance palace) she decided to abandon her third husband...

Michael-S 16.07.2001 · Read review
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Review of Hardwick (England)

One of the finest Elizabethan houses in England

Advantages: Lots of history, plenty to see and do
Disadvantages: Quite expensive for non National Trust members

...If you have ever wondered what an old English country manor house looked like in its heyday then you might want to consider a visit to Hardwick Hall. Perched on the top of a hill between Chesterfield in North East Derbyshire and Mansfield in North Nottinghamshire this house can be seen from the M1 motorway. If you are travelling southbound between junctions 28 and 29 it can be seen in the distance to your left. Hardwick Hall was the family home of Elizabeth Hardwick, usually referred to as "Bess of Hardwick", who eventually became, through marriage, the Countess of Shrewsbury. Hardwick Hall is now in the care of The National Trust. Five hundred years ago Elizabeth Hardwick was the second richest woman in England, with a fortune surpassed only by that of Queen Elizabeth 1. With this incredible wealth came an enormous amount...

micksheff 03.11.2008 · Read review
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Review of Hardwick (England)

Milling around

Advantages: 3 sites in one area,
Disadvantages: can be expensive to see them all

...PLACE NAME Hardwick Hall/Stainsby Mill BACKGROUND These are situated at Stainsby near Holmewood, just off jnc 29 of the M1 and Hardwick Hall is clearly visible from the Motorway. Hardwick Hall, a National Trust property, is near Stainsby Mill, another National Trust site, which is a former flourmill reopened for the public. FACILITIES If visiting Stainsby Mill, there is very limited parking available on a country lane and if you park in Hardwick Hall for this site, you have a long downhill trek to the Mill and of course a long uphill trek back to the car. There is a Heritage bus most weekends in the summer (price about £5) which takes you between several interesting sites around in the area including Stainsby Mill and Hardwick Hall. You can get the bus at one of these sites and get off at another then get back...

werewolf 08.03.2005 · Read review
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Review of Hardwick (England)

Girl Power - Tudor Style

Advantages: Extremely well researched and presented facts.
Disadvantages: Style slightly too academic for me.

...*** The Author *** Mary S Lovell was an accountant for many years before writing her first book at the age of 40. Biographies she has written include Straight on Till Morning about the aviatrix Beryl Markham, Cast No Shadow about the World War II spy Betty Pack, and the sisters who are The Mitford Girls. This biography, Bess of Hardwick: First Lady of Chatsworth, is her latest published work. Her next book is due to be a family biography called The Churchills. She lives in the New Forest area of Hampshire and is interested in horses, aviation and sailing. She also likes travelling and is a member of The Royal Geographical Society. *** Peak District Connections *** I love relaxing in the Peak District, and as a result of spending many happy times in this part of the country I have heard a lot about Bess of Hardwick...

luckyarchers 20.10.2007 · Read review
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Immortal - Ultimate Gatecrasher!

Advantages: Revived Classic Tracks - Mixed by the Best DJ's In The Business
Disadvantages: The Fact I Can Never Get My Hands On Gatecrasher Tickets!

...'Main Room Anthems'. CD2 is mixed by Matt Hardwick. His part of the album is called 'Underground Classics'. CD3 is mixed by Judge Jules and his part of the album is called 'Looking to the Future'. Format: Box set Label: Ministry of Sound Track Listing: Scott Bond's Main Room Anthems 1 Storm-Storm 2 CRW-I Feel Love (RAF Mix) 3 Three Drives-Greece 2000 4 Delerium-Silence (Tiesto Remix) 5 System-Out of the Blue 6 Push-Universal Nation (Ferry Corsten Remix) 7 Tiesto-Adagio For Strings 8 The Gate-Iron Eden 9 Gouryella-Gouryella 10 Veracocha-Carte Blanche 11 York-On the Beach (CRW Mix) 12 4 Strings-Into the Night (Original Vocal Mix) 13 Oakenfold-Southern Sun (Tiesto Remix) 14 Y Traxx-Mystery Land 15 Atlantis vs. Avatar-Fiji (Lange Remix) 16 Ayla-Ayla (DJ Taucher Mix) 17 Grace...

XFactorBoi 17.09.2007 (08.11.2007) · Read review
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It's Skins the movie!

Advantages: Compelling, believable
Disadvantages: Shocking

...Thirteen is a drama film released 21st August 2003. It runs for 99 minutes & is rated 18. The film gained really positive reviews, infact 89% of critics gave this film a good review. The two lead actresses were eventually nominated for Golden Globes for their performances in the film. The film was made on a budget of $2 & grossed an estimated $10.1 million. Thirteen is directed by Catherine Hardwicke who?s directed the massive new film Twilight. Upon the films release it became the biggest opening ever for a female director. She also worked on Vanilla Sky starring Tom Cruise. Catherine Hardwicke worked on the screenplay for Thirteen with a 14 year old girl at the time, her name is Nikki Reed and she?s appeared in Catherine?s latest film Twilight. The two leads are played by Evan Rachel Wood who plays Tracy Freeland, Evan Rachel...

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