Hardwick hall Flashcards
“Hardwick hall- more glass than wall.”
Most expensive building material. Showed Bess’s increased wealth and status.
Bess’s annual income by 1560s following death of St William St Loe
£60,000
Room dedicated to recreation in winter.
166ft long gallery
Show the move away from defensive castles.
Soft furnishings and furniture.
Where did lower servants go to dine?
Great Hall. Long table.
Why did Elizabeth never visit hardwick hall?
It was too far north- Catholic threat.
What did the frieze in the High Great Chamber Depict and what is its importance?
Diana the virgin goddess- represented Elizabeth as the virgin queen. Also showed latest Renaissance fashions of the time.
Where did Bess have quarries and what did this mean?
Ashford in Derbyshire. Meant less money spent on transportation and money for Bess after Hardwick hall was built.
How many E.S’s appeared outside of Hardwick hall?
- Leave a lasting legacy.
How many portraits did Bess have in Hardwick hall?
- Many represented family legacy
What did Elizabeth say about Bess?
There is no lady in this land that I better love or like.
What title did Bess hold?
Countess of Shewsbury
Who was Bess the daughter of?
A gentleman who owned a few hundred acres of land. He left her £26 upon his death.
What importance is symmetry?
Influenced by writings of Sebastiano Serlio. Showed renaissance fashions and trends.
How much were the Flemish tapestries?
£326
What was the significance of the Armada portrait in the Long gallery?
Used to demonstrate status and allegiance to the queen.
How much did double pile roofing increase smelting by between the 1570s-1600?
X10
How many cases of glass were being produced domestically in 1590?
3000s
Where were servants housed?
Old Hardwick
What limitation did Bess have?
Her only chance to change status was through marriage
Why was Hardwick valued by Elizabeth?
Elizabeth needed loyal supporters in the north of england.
