Burghley House and Stamford
Belton House /
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BELTON HOUSE, GRANTHAM
Bath /
BATH
Oxford /
OXFORD
The Workhouse, Southwell /
THE WORKHOUSE, SOUTHWELL
A workhouse for the Victorian poor built in 1824 and in operation until 1929.
"Money for old rope" is a saying that originated in the workhouse. Men would pick apart old rope and sell it back to ship owners to use as caulking between planks.
Wilton's Music Hall /
WILTON'S MUSIC HALL, LONDON
From an ale house serving Scandinavian sea captains in the 1700's to a music hall in 1868, check out Wilton's history here: https://www.wiltons.org.uk/heritage/history
Chatsworth House /
CHATSWORTH HOUSE
Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family.
The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire by Michael Leonard
Eyam /
EYAM
A village that isolated itself from the outbreak of the plague in 1665. For fourteen months no one was allowed to enter or leave the village. A boundary stone (see below) a half mile outside of town marked the spot where nearby villagers could leave goods and services for the people in Eyam. Divits carved in the stone were filled with vinegar and coins were dropped in for payment. Eyam lost 260 people of their 600 total (estimated) but the isolation prevented the spread of the disease to nearby villages and surrounding areas. An incredible sacrifice!
THE BOUNDARY STONE
York /
YORK (NEW YORK'S NAMESAKE)
CLIFFORD'S TOWER
Harlaxton Village (part 2) /
HARLAXTON VILLAGE (CONTINUED)
THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE
SUNDAY SERVICE
Pub lunch /
PUB LUNCH
Haworth and Bronte Parsonage /
BRONTE BIRTHPLACE IN THORNTON & PARSONAGE IN HAWORTH
DRESS FROM THE BBC PRODUCTION OF TO WALK INVISIBLE: http://www.pbs.org/show/to-walk-invisible-the-bronte-sisters/
Postman's Park, London /
Postman's Park in central London is a beautiful memorial to everyday heroes. More info: http://postmanspark.org.uk/
Harlaxton Village /
HARLAXTON VILLAGE
Manor scenes /
MANOR GROUNDS
Carriage house at night.