Raby Castle...

[PKM-UK]

Images from our recent visit to Raby Castle, Staindrop, County Durham, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite/ ViewPoint, Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop with TK-9 Panel and Topaz Labs Sharpen AI).

You can find out more about Raby Castle by clicking Here.

Phil and Karen


1. In the 11th century ‘Rabi’ Estate was owned by the Viking King Cnut (aka Canute II the Great).

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2. The Castle was built in the 14th century by the Nevilles, who held it for nearly 400 years.

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3. The Neville ownership of Raby Castle ended after their unsuccessful ‘Rising of the North’, which they plotted here at Raby Castle.

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4. After this, the Estate was held by the Crown until purchased by Sir Henry Vane the Elder in 1626 (along with nearby Barnard Castle and Long Newton).

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5. Raby Castle was a Parliamentary stronghold during the English Civil War.

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6. Today, Raby Castle remains a private home and is the seat of Lord and Lady Barnard and the Vane family.

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(Sources: Raby Castle, Wikipedia)

 

[Ferenc MÓGOR]

Beautiful place, beautiful photos...

 

[PKM-UK]

Hi Feri,

Cheers - appreciated!

We were lucky to catch it on a decent enough morning (though the wind picked up and effected the reflections) - the geese fly-past was a nice bonus.

P&K

 

[Tim Mayo]

Stunning photos Phil & Karen. That first shot with the geese is a beauty!

 

[PKM-UK]

Stunning photos Phil & Karen. That first shot with the geese is a beauty!

Hi Tim,

Cheers - much appreciated!

We both saw the shot coming up as the geese wheeled round, but Karen absolutely nailed it. (However, I claim the post-processing kudos... ).

Phil