Images from our recent visit to Belsay Hall and Castle, Belsay, Northumberland, England.
(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite/ ViewPoint/ Nik Collection, Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop with TK-9 Panel and Topaz Labs Studio 2/ Sharpen AI).
You can find out more about Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens by clicking Here.
Phil and Karen
1. Belsay - home to the Middleton family since the 13th century. The medieval castle was enlarged in the 17th century, its pele tower is late 14th century.
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2. Belsay Hall, built in the Greek Revival style between 1807 and 1817 by Sir Charles Monck (a Middleton who changed name for ‘inheritance purposes’).
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3. The Pilar Hall, around which the reception rooms are arranged.
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4. Don’t forget to look up. (Creative edit).
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5. The library - read all about it.
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6. The Castle, Hall and Gardens (which links them) are managed by English Heritage. The Hall is kept without furnishings to 'reveal the fine craftsmanship'.
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(Sources: English Heritage, Wikipedia).
