tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post6355009309373079543..comments2024-03-24T05:03:57.513-04:00Comments on The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen: Gawthorpe HallThe Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-5643967986435964312019-05-01T13:58:59.191-04:002019-05-01T13:58:59.191-04:00Thank you for pointing this information to my atte...Thank you for pointing this information to my attention. Here is where I read about Gawthorpe Hall source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gawthorpe_Hall and is my reference to this post. Perhaps the Wikipedia information should be corrected. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-11448746564381325372019-05-01T08:42:57.590-04:002019-05-01T08:42:57.590-04:00Hi, thanks very much for the photos. Can I please ...Hi, thanks very much for the photos. Can I please correct though that the hall was built around a pele tower? That was the impression intended by the family in the Victorian period when the turret was raised. In fact, when constructed Gawthorpe's symmetrical design was strikingly modern for its day, and probably the first of its kind in the county. The evidence against it having incorporated an earlier building is much stronger than the evidence for this. See the article by John Champness, former county conservation officer, here; http://lahs.archaeologyuk.org/Contrebis/Vol%2031%20Champness.pdfcrispinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06330831831743062711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-14356128236125966292018-02-02T08:19:15.057-05:002018-02-02T08:19:15.057-05:00Vee, I have never attempted lace making or tatting...Vee, I have never attempted lace making or tatting. I can't imagine. Certainly not now with these old eyes! Yes, in the company of friends would certainly make it easier. Have a nice weekend! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-56182986947501584962018-02-02T07:53:29.527-05:002018-02-02T07:53:29.527-05:00The upstairs was a surprise with all the textiles....The upstairs was a surprise with all the textiles. There are some things so tedious that company surely improved the doing of them...lace making and tatting come to mind. Glad you found the home open this time. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-25611176824829509692018-01-31T20:51:39.457-05:002018-01-31T20:51:39.457-05:00Sheri, the old quilts were so lovely. Their design...Sheri, the old quilts were so lovely. Their designs were unique. We were happy we went back. Have a nice weekend, dear friend. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-70623507122754882452018-01-31T20:08:18.242-05:002018-01-31T20:08:18.242-05:00I'm glad you got to go back and take a tour of...I'm glad you got to go back and take a tour of the inside, Martha Ellen. The outside really does look different and cleaner after the two years. The tea box table is quaint, and I liked seeing all the quilts and dresses. The wood work in the house is exquisite. Thanks for the tour, Martha Ellen.<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-9173525492843759972018-01-31T17:47:30.773-05:002018-01-31T17:47:30.773-05:00We did! ♥We did! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-61797999815719022018-01-31T17:38:48.235-05:002018-01-31T17:38:48.235-05:00Nice tour! It sounds like enjoyed visiting Gawthor...Nice tour! It sounds like enjoyed visiting Gawthorpe Hall! Pilarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814477353093949969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-83208586696136796912018-01-31T09:02:55.260-05:002018-01-31T09:02:55.260-05:00Liz, these ancient places are affected by pollutio...Liz, these ancient places are affected by pollution that collects over the hundred of years on the stonework. It's really quite a process to remove it and very expensive. <br />We really enjoyed returning to see the inside and especially the textile collection-so beautiful. ♥<br />The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-56226603470346375612018-01-31T08:52:56.153-05:002018-01-31T08:52:56.153-05:00Thank you for being so well behaved, my friend. W...Thank you for being so well behaved, my friend. We wouldn't want to be asked to leave one of these lovely homes!<br />I guess we'll need to have a raincoat with a hoodie when we visit Wales. I need a new one anyway. <br />The textile collection here was difficult to leave--so amazing! Stay firmly planted to the ground! xoxo ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-2344354411406377322018-01-31T08:44:33.119-05:002018-01-31T08:44:33.119-05:00Mike, would you believe we've never been to Lo...Mike, would you believe we've never been to London or Windsor? The English countryside is what we love. You do have so many wonderful places to explore in your beautiful land. I do believe my heart is there. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-89342135164205577952018-01-31T08:41:21.645-05:002018-01-31T08:41:21.645-05:00The vision of Miss Shuttleworth is a noteworthy co...The vision of Miss Shuttleworth is a noteworthy contribution to the community. You would have loved seeing all the beautiful handwork. <br />We are quite jealous of the rain in the UK. We are in the middle of a drought! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-33503358231267838042018-01-31T08:37:18.008-05:002018-01-31T08:37:18.008-05:00Oh yes, Gawthorpe Hall was worth going back for a ...Oh yes, Gawthorpe Hall was worth going back for a look inside, Cheryl. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-71468724887770691262018-01-31T08:18:40.259-05:002018-01-31T08:18:40.259-05:00Wow that is an impressive place! I appreciate tha...Wow that is an impressive place! I appreciate that they cleaned the exterior. One thing I dislike about the old europeon buildings are the black streaks which take away from their beauty. The interior detail carvings and trim are fantastic. I love that ceiling with the pine cones. The furniture is quite something- that ornately carved bed is amazing. It boggles my mind how much handwork the ladies used to do. II can’t imagine making some of that hand made lace! Thank you again for sharing these places you visited!Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470612105590699955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-13918199624040162742018-01-31T04:00:05.953-05:002018-01-31T04:00:05.953-05:00I think we can say Gawthorpe Hall scrubs up well! ...I think we can say Gawthorpe Hall scrubs up well! When you come to Wales, no need for a brolly. You'll be blown away like Mary Poppins as soon as the wind changes, which is every few minutes!<br /><br />What an amazing textiles collection! Exquisite! I know where I would have spent my entire visit. Thank you for taking us along {we're all quiet as mice, and quite well behaved, aren't we?} ~~~Deb in Wales xoxoRustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-29512799936403849682018-01-31T03:33:53.024-05:002018-01-31T03:33:53.024-05:00That's a great tour, Martha. Nice to see some ...That's a great tour, Martha. Nice to see some tourists venturing away from the usual sights of London, Windsor, Bath etc! Must admit, I've not made it to Gawthorpe yet - we are lucky to have so much choice. Unexpected property closure is irritating, especially if you've made a special trip. We've been caught out by this, without explanation, several times - National Trust as well as privately owned places. Good tip about the brolly!Mike@Bit About Britainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741370413282813229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-58534721357369420062018-01-31T03:16:25.011-05:002018-01-31T03:16:25.011-05:00You took us on a wonderful tour, I love the vision...You took us on a wonderful tour, I love the vision of the craft centre for the community. The wood panelling and ornate ceilings were a delight. I did smile at your mention of a brolley, yes we do have a lot of rain.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-78441975422931424562018-01-31T00:01:49.116-05:002018-01-31T00:01:49.116-05:00The contrast of the outside, then and now, is quit...The contrast of the outside, then and now, is quite notable. I'm sure you're happy that you took the time to return! What amazing textiles there on display . . . and those gardens! Gorgeous!Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-75080213615171015712018-01-30T23:11:37.620-05:002018-01-30T23:11:37.620-05:00Thank you for visitind, Angela. The ancient homes ...Thank you for visitind, Angela. The ancient homes we visited in England were astonishing. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-61394131898306129652018-01-30T22:50:23.857-05:002018-01-30T22:50:23.857-05:00That looks like so much fun. I love touring old ho...That looks like so much fun. I love touring old homes/mansions that have been restored!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17346526327368134411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-85398752856505170792018-01-30T19:10:34.332-05:002018-01-30T19:10:34.332-05:00They were so lovely, Cathy. It's an amazing co...They were so lovely, Cathy. It's an amazing collection of handwork. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-46198996102874724452018-01-30T18:59:49.668-05:002018-01-30T18:59:49.668-05:00Love all the beautiful textiles!Love all the beautiful textiles!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-79256627185801177772018-01-30T17:42:20.242-05:002018-01-30T17:42:20.242-05:00Gawthrope Hall is amazing on the outside, but most...Gawthrope Hall is amazing on the outside, but most interesting on the inside, Dotsie. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-72628237042011653082018-01-30T17:13:38.679-05:002018-01-30T17:13:38.679-05:00So interesting. It's nice you were able to giv...So interesting. It's nice you were able to give it a second chance and were rewarded with a wonderful visit and photos!podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.com