The Stourton family, the Barons of Stourton, had lived in the Stourhead estate for 700 years[citation needed when they sold it to Henry Hoare I, son of wealthy banker Sir Richard Hoare in 1717. The original manor house was demolished and a new house, one of the first of its kind, was designed by Colen Campbell and built by Nathaniel Ireson between 1720 and 1724. Over the next 200 years the Hoare family collected many heirlooms, including a large library and art collection
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"From the Bottom Step, Stourhead, Wiltshire, England"
The Stourton family, the Barons of Stourton, had lived in the Stourhead estate for 700 years[citation needed when they sold it to Henry Hoare I, son of wealthy banker Sir Richard Hoare in 1717. The original manor house was demolished and a new house, one of the first of its kind, was designed by Colen Campbell and built by Nathaniel Ireson between 1720 and 1724. Over the next 200 years the Hoare family collected many heirlooms, including a large library and art collection
Ah, that time of the day when the light is perfect :) I like this. If only the balloon would have been just a little higher above the roof lines. Regardless I consider this a very good picture. It keeps me looking at it to see what I can find in the details.
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"NW Wall of Regency Library, Stourhead House, Wiltshire, England"
Outstanding shot - I love the rich colors. The next one also - Terrific!
Rick