The Stately Homes of EnglandJewitt, Llewellynn Frederick William
History
The Stately Homes of England
Jewitt, Llewellynn Frederick William
Historic buildings -- England
“Here lieth ye body of James Brousard, who departed this life April
the 10th, 1762, aged 76 yrs.
Also Sarah, ye wife of James Brousard, who departed this life February
ye 10th, 1765, aged 77 yrs.
Ful forty years as Gardener to ye D of Devenshire,
to propigate ye earth with plants it was is ful desire;
but then thy bones, alas, brave man, earth did no rest afoard,
but now wee hope ye are at rest with Jesus Christ our lord.”
“Here lieth the Body of William Dunthin, who departed this life
September the 12th, 1787, aged 21 years.
“I was like grass, cut down in haste, for fear too long should grow. I
hope made fit in heaven to sit, so why should I not go?”
Another, to William Mather, 1818, says:—
“When he that day with th’ Waggon went,
He little thought his Glass was spent;
But had he kept his Plough in Hand,
He might have longer till’d the Land.”
The CHATSWORTH HOTEL, at Edensor—the only one in the place—is
situate close outside the park gates, with an open space of ground in
front, and surrounded by the most magnificent of trees and the most
beautiful of scenery. It is fitted with every appliance for comfort;
has an excellent _cuisine_; is liberally and well conducted; has every
possible convenience of stabling and coach-houses; and is, altogether,
one of the most desirable and comfortable of hotels.
[Illustration: _The Chatsworth Hotel, Edensor._]
From this house, which is an excellent centre for tourists, for
enjoying the neighbourhood, and who have the magnificent park to stroll
about in at all hours, delightful excursions may be made to places in
the neighbourhood. Chatsworth is at hand; Haddon Hall is only some
three miles away for a walk, or six for a delightful drive, round by
way of Bakewell; Monsall Dale, Cressbrook Dale, Middleton Dale, and a
host of other “dales” are all within a short distance; and, indeed, a
radius of ten miles from the hotel takes in almost every well-known
beautiful or romantic spot of the district; while Buxton, with its
many attractions, and Dove-Dale, with all its beauties, are only a
little beyond this distance. It is, indeed, a district to revel in,
and the tourist who “pitches his tent” at the Chatsworth Hotel will be
conveniently placed for access to all.
We have spoken of Edensor, which closely adjoins one of the entrances
to Chatsworth Park. Near the other lodges are the picturesque villages
of Baslow and Beeley, to which we must pay passing attention.
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
Reviews
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this work.
Elsewhere in the archive
Join the Discussion
Join the discussion
Sign in to leave a comment or review.
Sign InorCreate an account