A Heavenly Chatsworth House #Shorts

Is this heaven on earth?

Likely recognized as Pemberley, the home of Mr Darcy in the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, Chatsworth serves as the seat of the Duke of Devonshire, and has been home to the Cavendish family since Bess of Hardwick and her husband William Cavendish purchased the estate in 1549.

Cavendish was Bess' second husband and had amassed a small fortune as a commissioner for the dissolution of the monasteries. Having purchased a number of properties together in Bess's home county of Derbyshire, it was Chatsworth where they chose to construct a magnificent Elizabethan House. Little of this remains today however, with the house being completely remodeled in 1707 by the 1st Duke, and further expanded and modernized by the 6th Duke in the late 18th century.

The result is one of the most opulent and easily recognizable homes in the world, and one of the UK's most visited tourist attractions.

I captured this shot of Chatsworth House on a misty September morning glowing purple at sunrise. It was definitely worth getting up at 4 AM for! I have plenty more to share so stay tuned!

[rondorocket]

I’m going to visit this place this Wednesday

[antonylawrence]

You could spend half your life looking for your mislaid keys . . .