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#derbyshire

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Bob Harvey

#Geograph Picture of the Day #POTD from #Derbyshire, 2012
#BridgeEnd #Pasture #WoodlandsValley #LadybowerReservoir #cloudy #weather #landscape #stormlight
Https://geograph.org.uk/photo/
Free to share – please credit Peter Barr/Geograph
"View west from Bridge-end Pasture
On NT land by Ladybower Reservoir. A wee patch of sunlight is shining on Edale and Barber Booth. The meadows are lush, lots of grass and clovers and flowers.The edges of Crookstone Hill and Kinder are shrouded in low cloud."

A series of dark hills below low cloud. In the remote distance a patch of sunlight floods over a green slope
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Daron Brewood 🇬🇧

#ShotOniPhone #ukcountrypic #photography #Derbyshire #Ticknall #CalkeAbbey

Back in time to September 2018.....

Calke Abbey is not your typical pristine stately home — it’s famous because it’s been preserved in a state of arrested decay. The National Trust chose to leave many of the rooms and belongings exactly as they were when the house was acquired in 1985 — dusty, peeling, and cluttered — to tell the story of the decline of country estates in the 20th century.

Originally it was a priory (a small abbey) established by Augustinian canons in the 12th century. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII, the land was sold off. The current house was built in the early 1700s and was home to the Harpur family for almost 300 years. The family became increasingly reclusive and the house gradually fell into disrepair.

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This image shows an ornate room that appears to be part of a museum or historical collection. The walls are adorned with classical architectural features, including decorative columns and intricate molding. Mounted on the wall are several taxidermy animal heads, including antelope and deer. Central to the display is a large, framed painting depicting three historical figures dressed in 18th-century attire, flanked by two smaller portraits of men on either side. Beneath the paintings are glass display cases filled with an extensive collection of taxidermy birds, meticulously arranged. Additional display cases on the lower level contain various artifacts, possibly natural history items like shells, rocks, or small animal specimens. Two ornate lamps with warm lighting flank the setup, enhancing the vintage and historical ambiance of the room. The overall aesthetic suggests a focus on natural history, art, and aristocratic heritage.
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Daron Brewood 🇬🇧

#ShotOniPhone #ukcountrypic #photography #Derbyshire #Ticknall #CalkeAbbey

Back in time to September 2018.....

Calke Abbey is not your typical pristine stately home — it’s famous because it’s been preserved in a state of arrested decay. The National Trust chose to leave many of the rooms and belongings exactly as they were when the house was acquired in 1985 — dusty, peeling, and cluttered — to tell the story of the decline of country estates in the 20th century.

Originally it was a priory (a small abbey) established by Augustinian canons in the 12th century. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII, the land was sold off. The current house was built in the early 1700s and was home to the Harpur family for almost 300 years. The family became increasingly reclusive and the house gradually fell into disrepair.

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This picture shows a collection of potted plants arranged neatly in a tiered display within a sheltered, rustic structure. The plants are mostly green with various shades and leaf patterns, and some of them have vibrant flowers in shades of red, pink, white, and orange. The pots are traditional terracotta, and the display shelves are painted blue. The background wall has a weathered, aged look with peeling yellowish paint, adding to the rustic charm. A wooden beam divides the structure vertically at the center, supporting the roof overhead.
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Daron Brewood 🇬🇧

#ShotOniPhone #ukcountrypic #photography #Derbyshire #Ticknall #CalkeAbbey

Back in time to September 2018.....

Calke Abbey is not your typical pristine stately home — it’s famous because it’s been preserved in a state of arrested decay. The National Trust chose to leave many of the rooms and belongings exactly as they were when the house was acquired in 1985 — dusty, peeling, and cluttered — to tell the story of the decline of country estates in the 20th century.

Originally it was a priory (a small abbey) established by Augustinian canons in the 12th century. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII, the land was sold off. The current house was built in the early 1700s and was home to the Harpur family for almost 300 years. The family became increasingly reclusive and the house gradually fell into disrepair.

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This picture shows a vibrant vegetable garden, likely taken at Calke Abbey in Derbyshire, England. The garden bed is filled with a variety of squashes and pumpkins, with bright orange pumpkins prominently visible among large, green leaves and sprawling vines. Some of the squashes are green and warty, adding interesting texture to the scene. The garden bed is bordered by a rustic stone wall, and a gravel path runs alongside it. On the left side of the image, a person wearing a green jacket is holding a camera, seemingly preparing to take a photo of the produce. The background features more greenery, indicating a lush garden setting.
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Daron Brewood 🇬🇧

#ShotOniPhone #ukcountrypic #photography #Derbyshire #Ticknall #CalkeAbbey

Back in time to September 2018.....

Calke Abbey is not your typical pristine stately home — it’s famous because it’s been preserved in a state of arrested decay. The National Trust chose to leave many of the rooms and belongings exactly as they were when the house was acquired in 1985 — dusty, peeling, and cluttered — to tell the story of the decline of country estates in the 20th century.

Originally it was a priory (a small abbey) established by Augustinian canons in the 12th century. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII, the land was sold off. The current house was built in the early 1700s and was home to the Harpur family for almost 300 years. The family became increasingly reclusive and the house gradually fell into disrepair.

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This picture captures a peaceful garden scene, likely taken at Calke Abbey in Derbyshire, England. A narrow dirt path runs through the center of the image, flanked by lush greenery and neatly arranged plants. Small clay pots are placed on top of stakes lining the path, possibly serving as garden markers or decorations. The garden is bordered by dense trees, providing a rich green canopy under a partly cloudy sky with patches of blue. Two people are visible in the foreground: one standing and tending to the garden, and another with white hair partially visible at the bottom of the frame. The atmosphere is serene, typical of a well-maintained historical estate garden.
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