Conservation in Action: Hardwick Old Hall

Go behind the scenes at Hardwick Old Hall, where experts from stonemasons to plasterers are conserving this Grade I listed Tudor building. Learn about the Old Hall's extraordinary history, see specialists at work and find out what it takes to protect the Old Hall for generations to come.

[idkidk]

I want to see a before and after when it's done

[paulinemegson]

“Hardwick Hall, more glass than wall” The windows at Hardwick were a sign of Bess of Hardwicks wealth and influence and the hall had more windows than any other great house of the time

[VerhoevenSimon]

Magnificent to see such an heritage being maintained.

[claudiadaboit]

Such an important restoration! Great job!

[emmaflint]

Wonderful to see conservation of both a historical building but also wildlife that now uses that building for shelter.

[PaulGresswell]

Did the scaffold tour at the old hall when the conservation work was being done. What a piece of history, hat's off to all involved.

[PhilipExperience]

Such a important restoration, A great job.

[srh]

i love how groups are trying to preserve history but i don't like the take that we need to preserve them as ruins and habitats for animals... this feels like we are cheating ourselves out of something more special if we could try to restore it in a way that takes it back into time a bit more... put some paint on the walls, put a roof on it, make some living history

[michimelody]

Fanciest bat house I've ever seen