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Hardwick Collection

"Hardwick: A Tapestry of History and Beauty" Step into the enchanting world of Hardwick, where history comes alive through its remarkable landmarks and notable figures

Background imageHardwick Collection: ELIZABETH TALBOT (c1527-1608). Known as Bess of Hardwick. Countess of Shrewsbury

ELIZABETH TALBOT (c1527-1608). Known as Bess of Hardwick. Countess of Shrewsbury. Oil on canvas, 17th century, by an unknown artist after a portrait of c1590

Background imageHardwick Collection: Old and new halls, Hardwick Hall, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Old and new halls, Hardwick Hall, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageHardwick Collection: Hardwick Hall, near Chesterfield, reflected in pond under a clear blue sky, Derbyshire

Hardwick Hall, near Chesterfield, reflected in pond under a clear blue sky, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageHardwick Collection: Views in Chatsworth and Matlock, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Views in Chatsworth and Matlock, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Views in Chatsworth and Matlock, 1898. Chatsworth House stately home on the River Derwent, seat of the Duke of Devonshire home to the Cavendish family since 1549

Background imageHardwick Collection: Watercolour rendering of one of the Hardwicke Tapestries, c1902. Artist: Marion Reid

Watercolour rendering of one of the Hardwicke Tapestries, c1902. Artist: Marion Reid
Watercolour rendering of one of the Hardwicke Tapestries, c1902. The orginal 15th century tapestries probably belonged to the Countess of Shrewsbury, known as Bess of Hardwick

Background imageHardwick Collection: Hardwick Old Hall

Hardwick Old Hall
The ruins of the Old Hall started in 1586 but never completed. The remains contain excellent original plasterwork

Background imageHardwick Collection: Eliz Ctess Shrewsbury

Eliz Ctess Shrewsbury
ELIZABETH, countess of SHREWSBURY, known as Bess of Hardwick : four times married, keeper of Mary queen of Scots, benefactress. with her autograph

Background imageHardwick Collection: Members of Cuddington Golf Club, Surrey, 1933

Members of Cuddington Golf Club, Surrey, 1933. Date: 1933

Background imageHardwick Collection: Wellingborough NN9 5 Map

Wellingborough NN9 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wellingborough NN9 5

Background imageHardwick Collection: Elwood Cooke and Bobby Riggs at Wimbledon

Elwood Cooke and Bobby Riggs at Wimbledon
Both Elwood Cooke (1913-2004) and Bobby Riggs(1918-1995) were newcomers at Wimbledon tennis tournament. Here they are flanking British tennis player Miss Mary Hardwick (1913-2001) and George Godsell

Background imageHardwick Collection: Robert Hardwick

Robert Hardwick England A & Coventry Rugby Union 23 January 1995 Date: 23 January 1995

Background imageHardwick Collection: Beauchamp Hero Wins Hardwick

Beauchamp Hero Wins Hardwick Stks Royal Ascot 95 27 June 1995 Date: 27 June 1995

Background imageHardwick Collection: Hardwick Old Hall (w / c on paper)

Hardwick Old Hall (w / c on paper)
621519 Hardwick Old Hall (w/c on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info)

Background imageHardwick Collection: Cokethorpe Park, Hardwick, Oxfordshire (engraving)

Cokethorpe Park, Hardwick, Oxfordshire (engraving)
5233612 Cokethorpe Park, Hardwick, Oxfordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cokethorpe Park, Hardwick)

Background imageHardwick Collection: The Cockney Tourist, or Where Shall We Go To? (coloured engraving)

The Cockney Tourist, or Where Shall We Go To? (coloured engraving)
611097 The Cockney Tourist, or Where Shall We Go To? (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cockney Tourist, or Where Shall We Go To)

Background imageHardwick Collection: The Bloomer Costume, by J A Hardwick

The Bloomer Costume, by J A Hardwick
Promotional music sheet for The Bloomer Costume early music hall song by J. A. Hardwick and sung with great applause by Mr J W Sharp and Mr Penniket

Background imageHardwick Collection: Cab! Cab!! Cabby!!! Comic song by George Ford & J A Hardwick

Cab! Cab!! Cabby!!! Comic song by George Ford & J A Hardwick
Promotional music sheet for Cab! Cab!! Cabby!!! music hall song of 1849 by George Ford & J. A. Hardwick, sung with much Laughter and Applause by George Ford

Background imageHardwick Collection: 'The Old Hall, Hardwick, Derbyshire, 'in the Exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water

"The Old Hall, Hardwick, Derbyshire, "in the Exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours
1588356 " The Old Hall, Hardwick, Derbyshire, " in the Exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours (engraving) by Bennett

Background imageHardwick Collection: The Forecourt, Hardwick (colour litho)

The Forecourt, Hardwick (colour litho)
2799389 The Forecourt, Hardwick (colour litho) by Elgood, George Samuel (1851-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forecourt, Hardwick)

Background imageHardwick Collection: Lady Arabella Stuart (w / c on parchment)

Lady Arabella Stuart (w / c on parchment)
5671841 Lady Arabella Stuart (w/c on parchment) by Oliver, Isaac (c.1565-1617); 7.2x5.5 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info)

Background imageHardwick Collection: Arabella Stuart, c. 1590-1615 (parchment, gold and glass)

Arabella Stuart, c. 1590-1615 (parchment, gold and glass)
5670578 Arabella Stuart, c.1590-1615 (parchment, gold and glass) by Oliver, Isaac (c.1565-1617); 7x5.6 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageHardwick Collection: Philip Yorke (1757-1834), Third Earl of Hardwicke (oil on canvas)

Philip Yorke (1757-1834), Third Earl of Hardwicke (oil on canvas)
TRS231047 Philip Yorke (1757-1834), Third Earl of Hardwicke (oil on canvas) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830) (studio of); Huddleston Collection, St

Background imageHardwick Collection: MA Worcester Hardwick Vector Road Map

MA Worcester Hardwick Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Background imageHardwick Collection: MA Worcester New Braintree Vector Road Map

MA Worcester New Braintree Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Background imageHardwick Collection: MA Hampshire Ware Vector Road Map

MA Hampshire Ware Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Background imageHardwick Collection: The Great Hall, Lincolns Inn - the Royal Dejeuner, 1845. Creator: Unknown

The Great Hall, Lincolns Inn - the Royal Dejeuner, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Great Hall, Lincolns Inn - the Royal Dejeuner, 1845. Banquet in the Great Hall at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London. The new complex was designed by Philip Hardwick

Background imageHardwick Collection: The Library, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown

The Library, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Library, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Exterior at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London. The new complex was designed by Philip Hardwick

Background imageHardwick Collection: Eastern or garden front, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Eastern or garden front, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Eastern or garden front, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Exterior at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London. The new complex was designed by Philip Hardwick

Background imageHardwick Collection: The Wellington Barracks, St Jamess Park, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The Wellington Barracks, St Jamess Park, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Wellington Barracks, St Jamess Park, 1844. Military barracks in Westminster, London, designed by Sir Francis Smith and Philip Hardwick in 1833

Background imageHardwick Collection: West front, Lincolns Inn Fields, 1845. Creator: Unknown

West front, Lincolns Inn Fields, 1845. Creator: Unknown
West front, Lincolns Inn Fields, 1845. Exterior at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London. The new complex was designed by Philip Hardwick

Background imageHardwick Collection: Drawing-room chimney piece, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Drawing-room chimney piece, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Drawing-room chimney piece, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Mantelpiece and open fire at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London

Background imageHardwick Collection: The Great Hall, south end, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown

The Great Hall, south end, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Great Hall, south end, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Great Hall at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London. The new complex was designed by Philip Hardwick

Background imageHardwick Collection: Her Majestys State Chair, Great Hall, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845

Her Majestys State Chair, Great Hall, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Throne used by Queen Victoria during the official opening of new buildings at Lincolns Inn

Background imageHardwick Collection: The Great Hall lantern of Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown

The Great Hall lantern of Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Great Hall lantern of Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Belvedere and weathervane at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London. The new complex was designed by Philip Hardwick

Background imageHardwick Collection: The kitchen of Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown

The kitchen of Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The kitchen of Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Interior at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London. The new complex was designed by Philip Hardwick

Background imageHardwick Collection: Plan of Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Plan of Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Plan of Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Architectural drawing of Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London, showing: Great Dining Hall-dais, Octagonal Vestibule, Council-room

Background imageHardwick Collection: The Library - presentation of the address, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845

The Library - presentation of the address, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Members of the legal profession in the library at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London

Background imageHardwick Collection: The Octagon Vestibule, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown

The Octagon Vestibule, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Octagon Vestibule, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Interior at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London. The new complex was designed by Philip Hardwick

Background imageHardwick Collection: Flower Study, 1866. Creator: John Jessop Hardwick

Flower Study, 1866. Creator: John Jessop Hardwick
Flower Study, 1866. Petunias, wild roses, thistles and red berries

Background imageHardwick Collection: Shropshire SY9 5 Map

Shropshire SY9 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Shropshire SY9 5

Background imageHardwick Collection: Rotherham S26 2 Map

Rotherham S26 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rotherham S26 2

Background imageHardwick Collection: Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8 Map

Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8

Background imageHardwick Collection: Cherwell OX27 8 Map

Cherwell OX27 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cherwell OX27 8

Background imageHardwick Collection: North East Derbyshire S45 0 Map

North East Derbyshire S45 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North East Derbyshire S45 0

Background imageHardwick Collection: West Oxfordshire OX29 7 Map

West Oxfordshire OX29 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Oxfordshire OX29 7

Background imageHardwick Collection: Huntingdonshire PE19 5 Map

Huntingdonshire PE19 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Huntingdonshire PE19 5

Background imageHardwick Collection: West Norfolk PE30 4 Map

West Norfolk PE30 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Norfolk PE30 4

Background imageHardwick Collection: Monmouthshire NP16 5 Map

Monmouthshire NP16 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Monmouthshire NP16 5



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"Hardwick: A Tapestry of History and Beauty" Step into the enchanting world of Hardwick, where history comes alive through its remarkable landmarks and notable figures. One such figure is Elizabeth Talbot, known as Bess of Hardwick, a woman of great influence during the 16th century. Her legacy lives on in Hardwick Hall, an architectural gem nestled near Chesterfield, Derbyshire. As you stroll through the grounds Hall, you'll be captivated by its reflection in a serene pond under a clear blue sky. The juxtaposition between the old and new halls showcases the evolution of this magnificent estate over time. Delve further into history with captivating views from Chatsworth and Matlock captured in 1898 by an unknown artist. Their watercolour rendering transports you back to a bygone era when these landscapes were untouched by modernity. Marvel at one of the exquisite Hardwicke Tapestries depicted in a stunning watercolour rendition from around 1902. Created by Marion Reid, it beautifully captures the intricate details that make these tapestries true works of art. Explore beyond Hardwick Hall to discover other fascinating connections like Hardwick Old Hall or even Cuddington Golf Club's members gathering for a memorable moment in Surrey during 1933. These glimpses into different aspects connected to "Hardwick" paint a vivid picture of its diverse heritage. Venturing away from Derbyshire brings us to Euston Station's Doric portico in London during 1919—a striking architectural marvel that adds yet another layer to our exploration. The allure doesn't end there; we encounter Eliz Ctess Shrewsbury—an enigmatic figure whose presence lingers throughout historical accounts tied to "Hardwick. " And who can forget Elwood Cooke and Bobby Riggs gracing Wimbledon's courts? Their sporting prowess leaves an indelible mark on this tale.