CUtheroc Advertiser and Times, May 23, 1969. 5


f . \ h s Confined, from- previous page.


by John Wood, the elder, of Bath. It was altered, enlarged and : transformed' in -1837 - by Edward Blore. QueenVictoria’s architect, and again by Anthony Salvin, after a disas­ trous fire, in 1861. destroyed the centre block.


home containing trasures col­ lected - by - genera tions ■ of indi­ viduals with, widely varying tastes. Particularly interesting are the paintings. -tire Roman busts. Greek vases, furniture, silver.' Americana and the selec­ tion. of. family- muniments. After 'seeing the rooms in-the Rail:one-can visit the family chapel which.is adjacent. This is considered to be John Wood’s earliest , surviving. work, designed when he was only eighteen. The beautiful mosaic reredos, by the Venetian firm of Salviati, the stained glass win­


Capesthcrne.. is a beloved A -, ' \VA-N ENJOYING HISTORY


: The' Milanese -gates,, circa 1750, near the Chapel, are par­ ticularly' :fine. and lead to the gardens and pools beyond. Visitors! spend ! horns h e r e watching the. wild birds . or


dows, and the panels,by'Doul- ton were added - in 1887 in memory of, William Bromley Davenport. -


Wye, is a romantic survival-of the Norman Conquest which lias grown and developed through centuries, untouched


■strolling, along; the paths to­ wards the waterfall‘a t ‘tile foot


of the tower.Pool.. . . Hie restaurant lias been built


to overlook the gardens and the Middle Pool. Here'one can have tea, and-- -on , -warm - days enjoy’ the sun on the broad terrace outside the .tea' room.


examples of a . great mediaeval manor to'be found in England, stands out against its back­ ground -of; rich -woodland; with lush green -meadows in front. This -Derbyshire seat' of the


Haddon Hall, one of the finest


Dukes of Rutland,' . half encircled by -the winding river


J 1


-century. Sir George Vernon, Dorothy’s


gracefully and effectively avoiding harsh demarcation ' lines. Since the ,12th century Had­ don has been held by two families only, the Vernons.from 1190 and the Manners in 1567. The' link betweeen these two gave - rise to the charming legend of Dorothy Vernon and John Manners, reputed to have eloped -together in the 16th


by wars.Successive occupiers h a v e added to. adapted and incor­ porated the original work


fattier, sometimes called "King of the Peak”, died in 1567 and the estates passed to Dorothy and her husband John Man­ uel's.'


"CASTLE”


. castle. The interior, mia-ltered throughout the ,18th and 19th centuries, was carefully restored in the early 1900’s to retain its. original appearance.


by legend. Haddon, with its towers and battlements, looks exactly like a "fairy-tale”


Apart from being surrounded Par from being grim and for­


bidding, Haddon really looks comfortable and “lived in”, so thoughtfully has it been restored. A tour of the ban­ queting hall, the chapel, the kitchens and the galleries, to say nothing of the gardens, is a. memorable experience. Burgh-ley House, Stamford, is


remains . of a 12th : century monastery, this ■ magnificent 'palace contains some 240 rooms unsurpassed in decor.-.and fur­ nishings.


,


and . 60'feet wide and the gigantic kitchen with ,its 260 burnished copper cooking uten­ sils. are bmli part of the old building.


The Great Hall, 68 feet long


.finest private collections of Italian art in the'world.'


KITCHEN,ART'


, There is even a priceless Rubens -- hanging•••'. iri: ' the kitchen!.


beth the'First-are her thimble, her bed ' and- even the little stick with. which . she used to rap the; knuckles- of ■


Among relics of Queen- Eliza­


in waiting. A tree which she planted still grows in the grounds at Burghlcy. .


her ladies


missed are the famous Heaven Room, considered to be. the finest painted room in Europe, where the decor , creates, an illusion of floating. in the clouds. Just about an hour's-car ride


Other attractions not to be


verifiable “Aladd-ins ' Cave” through; which the; visitor, can wander and discover "its many treasurers, including' gorgeous tapestries and more than 700 pictures, part of one of the


The:rest of the-house is a - .


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furniture, tapestries and fit­ tings of the period and appro­ priate to its 11151011’.


and maintained by the Hazel Grove and Bramhall Urban Dis­ trict Council and has no National Trust or government co n n e c tio n s .


Bramall Hall is new owned


and catering is canted out at a nearby cafe. . With the Yorkshire border


Buses pass the park entrance


almost on Blackburn’s door­ step. motorists, cyclists and


an.*


walkers alike can visit tlie comity’s moors, lovely country­ side and histone buildings without spending, much in the way of either time or money. Take.- for instance. Harlow


Car Gardens, near Harrogate. Here, the Northern Horti­ cultural Society has its head­ quarters in 40 acres in lovely gardens abounding with shrubs, many of them rare, and Alpine plants. There is also a fine stretch of woodland.


OLD AND NEW


the famous “Capability Brown” is always an event. Ripley Castle Gardens, set out in the first half of the 19tli century, are no exception. Ripley has belonged to the


A visit to gardens laid out by


acknowledged to be “the largest and grandest house of the first Elizabethan age.” T h e home of the Marquess of Exeter, direct descendant of the great Lord Burghley, Queen • Elizabeths Lord High Treasurer, who hunt,


it and is believed to have designed much. of_it hunself,


One of ;the graceful bridges over the Hoddcr.


most of its style is I ta lic t with three completely diffeient facades.


Constructed . round the ,


NELSON STADIUM, Garr Road, Nelson SVTURDAY, MAY 24tli at 7-30 p.m.


S P E E D W A Y


■NELSON- * V- CANTERBURY ; ADMIRALS


CRUSADERS


ADMISSION—Adults 5/- Children and O.A.P/s 3/6 --------------o--------------


vj. WHIT MONDAY, MAY 26lh at 7-30 p.m. H O T RODS


with P. CROFT (Clitlieroe, No. 24) and F. PILKINGTON - (Rawtenstall, No. 120.)


WATCH YOUR LOCAL BOYS IN ACTION


ADMISSION:— Adults 6/6 Children and O.A.P.’s 3/6 FREE PARKING — LICENSED BAR — REFRESHMENTS


VISIT THE VISIT


HOLKER HALL


Set among pleasant gardens and parkland.


Open d a lly (except, Fridays) Irom -10-30 a.m..to 6 p.ni, .


ADMISSION - Hr. Clslldi'eis 1/-. Gardens and Deer Park-o n ly ,1/6*


REFRESHMENTS parties by appointment.


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■ -'Tel: Flookburgli 328.


CflPESTHORNE “ s r s r e s s ’~ « .


Radio Telescope, dodrcll Bank 4 miles# PUBLIC OPENING 1969


SWAN HOTEL SANDWICHES


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Entertainment at Weekends Tel: Klrkham 2180


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' ' LUNCHES DAILY from 12 noon to 2*0 p.m..


DINNERS EVERY EVENING prom 7»30p.m. to 1*30 p m. Weddings, Receptions end Parties catered tor,


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For reservations pleat, telephone; CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH 210S


GAW8WOBTH HALL, Nr. Maoolesfield.^Choshirs .


f ^ t n ^ ^ P l c S a ,m .-7 -p .m .) .v


Admission 3 /- Children 1/6. . F f t e iC a r P a r k : - T e a P a v i l io n -


Xfie* Gateavoir


Conducted tours on the hour


A CWIdrw‘l/-* Closed only Giod Friday & Christmas Day Mai, Ausubu Aeroplane Exhibition and Armoury Lilian Lunn Miniature Figures ol Famous Women. For further Information apply to the Hall Man“Eer: CAPESTHORNE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 3JY. Tel. Clicllord 22t . . THE OLD CAFE


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r ••PENNINE -PANORAMA’!- .People - - ^resejvc.the dialect verw ot days.gone by : Joan Pocnfret.


Placcs — Past and Present — In and Preserve i entertaining. Illust.. 35/- (1/0 post). - t : ." , - u ‘ . .•••.■■ .v- .


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Pilkington Glass Museum PRESCOT ROAD — ST. HELENS


T h e History of Glassmaking Open Weekdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. (Wednesdays 9 p.m.) .


Weekends and Bank Holidays. 2 p.m. to 4-30 p.m.


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(Via Lancaster)


Limited-Table Accommodation—Meals-by appointment'-,only Telephone: Clapham 226


A DELIGHTFUL OLD COUNTRY INN NOTED FOR GOOD FOOD AND HOSPITALITY Fully Licensed and Residential ' - •


• . t':■■ ■■ INGLEBOROUGII CAVES and GARDENS, li visit


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n^03Ciaphmm On “the1 AGS between Settle, and flngleton. - |; Illustrated guide book’2s 6d post free. ..


inquiries to V /


FOR THE BEST DANCES—CLUB NIGHTS FIRST CLASS CABARETS (as seen on TV)


Send 1/- P.0, for colour guide book from the Publicity Manager, Withernsea.


WITHERNSEA IS WITH IT


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FOR FUNCTIONS AND COACH PARTIES OF ANY SIZE


THE OLD MILL, Ramsbottom.


Telephone 3777 - WELCOMES OLD FRIENDS * NEW WINE, DINE AND DANCE


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Phone Southport 4033 Open all the year round to September 30th


U a.m. to l.p.ni. & 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Daily (Thurs. excepted) Refreshments served in the Cafe


Admission: ADULTS 2/-; CHILDREN 9d. School Parlies 6d. per person,


The Hall stands in Bramhall Park, adjoining.the Stockport to Bramhall


Road, Bramhall Lane A5102 at Bramhall Green. Within the Park there arc ample parking facilities for visitors.


CHESTER ZOO One of (he World’s foremost Zoos


Where the? welfare of the animals is the first consideration.


Delightful Gardens — Waterbus Trips


Excellent Catering and Parking Facilities Gardens open daily 9 a.m. until dusk


Free brochure on request to Department N.23., Chester Zoo, Chester.


Edwardian Fair and Steam Rally


at BURTON CONSTABLE HALL SPROATLEY, Near HULL ^ .


A'J.V.-.’.vigtoLV.'.*.,., NOW HAVE I'p-LY.”


IP


the WEEKEND AT


Withernsea WHITSUNTIDE, MAY 24th, 25th and 26th


°2 Engines and Organs, old Time Fair Ground, Bioscope o,in... (-•ircus Horse Baby Elephant .and Annuals, Miniature arid Model Railways. Agricultural Machinery plus:— ctjndaY_Hicli Wire Act and Band Displays


MONDAY—Vintage Motorcycles and Cars, Edwardian Costume Competition


Full Catering and Licensed Bar


ADMISSION — ADULTS 5/*i CHILDREN 2/* Including Car Park


GOLDEN CHEF RESTAURANT


■' Opening-each day 10-30 a.m. till 11-:p.m. Weekday^ and 10-30 a.m. till Midnight Friday and Saturday. Open all day , Sunday


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• ■' Bookings^Taken for,Parties*: Coach: Partios, Etc. • ' Excellent Food at tho Lowest possible Prices. • Seating For 150 People


• Under the personal supervision- of the Manager, Mrt.rL Corlett For bookings or inquiries telephone Preston 58ol8


SEVENTH ANNUAL STEAM TRACTION ENGINE TWO DAY RALLY will bo held at


STANFORD HALU near'RUGBY (off A427) W H IT SUNDAY AND MONDAY, MAY 25th and


- • 26th , - . ‘ ft m /inch day Engines on view Saturday, Msy 24th 1*30 p.m. -:s- • : Devonshire Cream Tea. Cafeteria.. a r i. .*


p S0 0 0 S0 E s 'E E a S S S ]B SBH E '3 0 E 0 E 0 E 0B 0 0 S0 E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S ia 0 .


.


1 The Gallery


Grassington THE CENTRE FOR GIFTS


A WIDE


RANGE OF UNUSUAL AND DECORATIVE C m ’S ALWAYS ON SHOW ; ,v Ample parking facilities


Closed all day Thursday . At Garden 1/8 & % a i , . . -v ... r., CHATSWORTH HOUSE HOME OF THE DUKES OF DEVONSHIRE DERBYSHIRE TIMES OF ADMI8SION • ‘“S a f


Wednesday, Thursday . 6s Friday Saturday & Sunday


ADMIS8I0N CHARGES


Mon. 6s Toes. (ex. in Ban!: Hoi. Mon. 6s Tucs. (Bank HoL


. . . only) ___


OPEN UNTIL SUNDAY, OOTOBER 6Ul House ana


Theatro Gallery Closed 11*30 to 5*30 11-30 to 4-00 0-00 to 5-30


11.30 to 4-30 11-30 to 6-00 11-30 to 4-30 2-00 to G-W


Gardena Only


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from home base is Bramall Hall, Bramhall. in Cheshire. Originally built as a single- storey house ill the 14th cen­ tury. during the reign of Edward the First, it was occu­ pied between 1350 and 1880 by the Davenport family. Reconstruction work took


sequently a charter to hold an annual market and horse fair in


Ripley. Grounds originally laid out


In »ilby familv since about 1350, although the’gatehouse leading into the courtyard was built


around 1450. The tower, the oldest part of


the building.-- was rebuilt In 1780, when the old banqueting hall and chapel were also demolished, leaving parts of the old house incorporated into the


place during Elizabeth the First’s reign, when an addi­ tional storey completed the manor as it stands today. ' Charles Neville, who occupied


- J rVac* jr


A lovely view over the Hoddcr Valley.


the house itself are open for tire public to wander- at will around three lovely lakes.


by "Capability Brown” can also be seen at Harewoad House, on the way to Leeds.


Countess of Harewood, it com­ bines the talents of 18th cen­


Tire home of the Earl and


tury architects Robert Adam and John Can- in producing a fine b raiding set in picturesque grounds where deer often roam. Budding Park another York­


shire "stately home,” overlooks tire Plain of York.


re-building.- In the dining room, portraits


link the generations and fac­ ing the window is a portrait, on


■the hall from 1882 to 1925, made various additions, but apart from these the hall remains in its original but beautifully preserved state, complete with


an oak panel, of Edward HI, surmounted by a boar’s head, the crest of the Ingilby family. Tradition lias it that a member of the family saved the king’s life from a wild boar during a hunt in Knaresbcro’ Forest, thereby recieving “free warren” to hunt in the forest and sub­


BRAMALL H A L L / Cheshire


through a fine collection of tapestries, china, pictures and books in a new exhibition hall. This includes the exquisite col­ lection of more than 200 figures made by Mrs. Lilian Lunn. . Weston Park, the historic


Here the visitor can browse


roams a herd of deer, there is a studio where a- resident potter


Also in the grounds,, in which


may bo seen working. On the borders of Derbyshire


and Cheshire, five miles south of Stockport, is . Lyme Park, with its 1,320 acres of moor­ land and parks 800 feet ab o v e sea level.


600 YEARS


home of the Earl and Countess of Bradford, lies at the west end of the village of Weston- under-Lizard, on the A.5, Lich­ field to Wellington road, six miles west of the Galley Junc­ tion. The fine gardens surrounding


given to the National Trust in 1947 by Lord Newton and let to the Stockport Corporation for 99 years. Its history goesback more than 600 years to the time when Sir Piers Legh was awarded a grant of land by the monarch of the -time for bravery • at Caen and Crecy. in


■ The Park and Hall were 1364. :


mainly the work-of the Italian architect Giacomo Leond, com­ missioned in 1720 to alter the existing structure by Sir Piers Legh VH in 1541 oiv.the site of:


Lyme Hall, in Lyme Park, is : VISIT PICKMERE LAKE


L ic c n s o d R e s ta u r a n t . S n a c k B a r . B o a t in g - a n d A m u s o m o n t P a r k .


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AL L HOUND FAMILY FUN A L L UNDER ONE nOOF PARTY CATERING A SPECIALITY f§ 8 g |t |f8 8 I s l l i a l M (


a former building., . . .... Lconi built the colonnade,


passages-and the Ionic Portico on the south. ■ front, .refacing most of the stone. He also replaced ' the stone mullioned windows-w-ith those which-exist


to this day. :


hand in hand : at ■ -Newstead Abbey, home of famous poet Lord Byron, the last of the ten Byrons to live there after it was given to the family in 1540 on the dissolution of the mona-


History i and culture went - •


storiesNewstead estate was sold by Lord Byron for £94,500 to Col. IVildman, an old school fellow at Harrow and it is now in the possession of the City, of Not- tingham, who maintain its col­ lection of relics, pictures and furniture and provide con­


ducted tours of the abbey.


tain lakes, waterfalls .and ponds, many of them surviving from the Middle ,Ages. Special features of these are the J apa- ncse Gardens, the Eagle Pond, -and Devil’s 'Wood.-Particularly lovely at this .time of year are


The 333 awes of park con­


the rhododendrons. " in- North- Wales, always a


favourite with Lancashire holi­ daymakers, is Chirk Castle, six


miles north of Oswestry and commanding a view reputed to extend over 16 counties. History—often violent—was


made here at Chirk, one of a series of castles bnilt along the Welsh border to keep out the


marauding Celts. And history—never an easy


subject to master—can be taken in easy doses, laced liberally with fine weather and good food, on a Whitsun holiday.


Make items to explore some of the enchanting countryside | of the


YORKSHIRE HALES for which the


PRICE 3/6


-. the:Publicity Officer, Yorkshire Dales-Tourist Association, Dept. U.N., Burnsall, via Skipton;:.(Post'I9d:)


Obtainable from local bookshops and;new6agents- or from ,


OFFICIAL GUIDE (with map-). is indispensable


-Packed with interesting and fascinating: details of history, folklore and topography.


l e e t w o o d - MOTORISTS —rhero - is^ ‘plenty, ol


Fleetwood,^ Lancs. Marino ^ Ilall


sea-front parking spaco a t Fleetwood. / Enjoy a nay out to tho magic of the West Lancashire coast. Also an ideal centre for:longer stays,too. FREE GUIDE from ; Room . CG


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