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Temple Newsam: Its History and Antiquities

Author: William Wheater
Publisher:
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Category : Templars in England
Languages : en
Pages : 154

Book Description

Temple Newsam: Its History and Antiquities

Author: William Wheater
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Templars in England
Languages : en
Pages : 154

Book Description

Temple Newsam: its history and antiquities ... together with an account of the modern mansion, and a catalogue of the most celebrated pictures

Author: William WHEATER
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 78

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Tales from the Big House: Temple Newsam

Author: Steve Ward
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473893372
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
Situated only 4 miles southeast of the bustling cosmopolitan city of Leeds lies a jewel in the crown of British stately homes. Set in 1,200 acres of rolling parkland and woods is Temple Newsam House, once described as the Hampton Court of the North.The estate has survived almost 900 years of history. Although first mentioned in the Domesday Book, it was the Knights Templar who gave the name to the land. The house that now stands on the site was begun in 1518 and has witnessed many events: the execution for treason of one of its owners; the birth of Lord Darnley, unlucky husband of Mary Queen of Scots; the Civil War rivalry of a family; the home of a flirtatious mistress of the Prince of Wales (later George IV); and the suffering of the First World War, when it was used as a convalescent home for wounded soldiers.The house and estate is now owned by the Leeds City Council and is open as a public park for all to enjoy. The house itself is part of Leeds Museums and Galleries and displays many different collections and exhibitions. On the estate is a working farm, known as Home Farm, which is the largest working rare breed center in the UK and is a popular attraction for many visitors.