We were picking up our ball
and running with it for last week's Sunday
Snap. The schoolboy who allegedly created the game of rugby at
Rugby School was
William Webb Ellis
From town we go to country
this week and the beautiful Peak District. This is the house that is
probably the best known in Derbyshire. Since 1549 it has been home to
the Cavendish family more commonly known as the Dukes of Devonshire.
Situated on the banks of the River Derwent it is one of the most
visited attractions in the area along with its gardens. Pictured at
the side of the house are the steps of The Cascade added in 1696. It
is made up of 24 steps of which each one is unique with a slightly
different shape and texture so the water makes a different sound when
it runs down it. When the 10th Duke of Devonshire died in
1950 the title was passed onto his son the new 11th Duke.
Careful tax planning had meant that throughout the 10th
Duke's later life the house and surrounding estate was transferred to
his son. Unfortunately the 10th Duke died too soon for the
lifetime exemption to apply and death duties of 80% was levied upon
the estate. In 1950 the Inheritance Tax bill came to £7million (£214
in today's money). Land was sold off, the family's Hardwick Hall was
gifted to the National Trust and major artworks and antiques from the
above pictured house auctioned. It took 17 years to finally come
to an agreement with the Inland Revenue over the settlement and in
that time interest on the debt grew. In order to make sure that such
a situation was never repeated and the house remained safely within
the family's care a trust was set up in 1981. Today, the 11th
Duke of Devonshire pays a market rent in exchange for use of the
private apartments. This week's question is
What is the name of the
Derbyshire stately home?
We were joined last week by
Snoskred
and a look in the garden. Sophie
was in the middle of a sibling pile up. Someone little was playing
mum over at Susan's.
Kirsty
was getting ready to get on her bike. A toothy grin was captured by
Cheryl.
There was a fabulous photo of a busy bee from Kelly.
There was some sunset paddling by Sue
over on Lake Jordan. Chelsea has need a good luck charm this season
and Kara
was there for a much needed win. As autumn falls in the UK Betty
has been out in the New Zealand spring photographing the beautiful
flowers.
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I'll
share my favourites with you next week and remember I do like a bit
of a tale to go with a photo but it's not a necessity!
How beautiful - I would love to see the cascade a bit closer up as well. :)
ReplyDeleteThere's fountains as well which go off. It's quite magical!
Deletei love this photo, i really miss views like this since we left the Uk, thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteThat is a stunning house. The Peak District is somewhere I have not visited but would love to soon
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful - I think it's Chatsworth House
ReplyDeleteI also think it might be Chatsworth House, a beautiful picture! x
ReplyDeleteI would also guess Chatsworth House because it is the only stately home I know up there!
ReplyDeleteI think Chatsworth. it is somewhere on our must visit list. We see the signs as we drive down the county
ReplyDeleteA beautiful house but I have no idea what it's called!
ReplyDeleteI know this one - Chatsworth House x x
ReplyDeleteI have no idea but it's a very beautiful stately home! x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful building and the steps of the cascade sound great. Mich x
ReplyDeleteChats worth house is wonderful X
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