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Copyright: Lana Eddyshaw (Slana)
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| Genre: Places |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2006 |
| Categories: Architecture |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2007-10-28 4:34 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
Chatsworth House, the seat of the Cavendish Family, lies at the heart of the Peak District National Park and is the magnificent home of the 12th Duke & Duchess of Devonshire.
Known as the Palace of the Peak, Chatsworth House is generally regarded as the finest palatial home in England; it is one of the countries greatest treasure-houses with a vast collection of art treasures and ancient artefacts from all over the world, gathered together over the five hundred years of it's history - and has justifiably been called the `National Gallery of the North'. The house contains one of the worlds finest private art collections with many Old Masters, and represents 4,000 years of European culture and expert craftsmanship with artefacts from ancient Greece marble to modern British paintings. This wonderful array of treasures are seen in magnificent rooms on three floors, and include the sheer grandeur of the First Duke's Painted Hall & lavish State Apartments with their richly decorated ceilings, to the 19th century Library, Great Dining Room and Sculpture Gallery.
The sanctity of the Chapel has remained unaltered since it was built in 1688, and amongst many other noteable historic artefacts on display are four Royal Thrones!
The garden has evolved over almost 500 years and is around 105 acres of magical landscape which is beautiful in all seasons. There are five miles of walks with rare specimen trees, formal hedges, temples, sculptures, streams and wildlife ponds, and you are welcome to picnic, there are no signs saying `keep off the grass - and dogs on leads are very welcome.
Water features include the famous Emperor Fountain, with the highest jet in the world, the twenty-four steps of the 200 yard, 300 year-old Cascade, the Willow Tree Fountain, trough waterfall, and the fascinating water-powered sculpture known as Revelation.
The late 11th Duke added many new features including the Serpentine Hedge, the Maze, Kitchen Garden, Cottage Garden, and the new Sensory Garden, and recently gardener and television presenter, Alan Titchmarsh called it "one of the best and most vibrant gardens in Britain".
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