Who are the people linked to the sight and what did they do?
Robert Smythson - designer
Thomas Accress - marble worker
Abraham Smith - plasterer
What kind of windows does the hall have?
Mullioned windows
What do the towers on the hall have?
Tall towers with initials of her name on the roof
What is the roof made of and why is this significant?
Roof made of lead from her own mines. Lead was expensive so it shows her wealth
What is the gatehouse and its significance?
Made of expensive stone, has a crown to show status, large gates. The large and thick stone show she's strong and has a solid position in society
Why is the hall having a chimney significant?
The chimneys were intricately made, showing her wealth and the evolvingfashions
What is the design of the hall?
It was inspired by Italian Renaissance and the Netherlands
Row of rooms laid out side by side (single row house would have one row of rooms)
What is the loggia?
A covered walkway which allowed people to exercise without leaving or getting wet. It overlooks the landscape and it is inspired by Italy
How does the hall show peace and stability?
Large gardens in a symmetrical fashion
Outward facing rooms with lots of glass showing that they no longer need defense
Orchard supplied fresh herbs, fruit and vegetables
What is the furnishing?
Turking carpets
Fine needle work
Silk in high status rooms
Wool in low status rooms
French furniture
How many floors does the halls have and what gets bigger as you go up?
Three floors with windows getting bigger the higher you go up
What of the house is a contrast to Medieval houses?
The symmetrical design and the rooms facing outwards rather than inwards
How does the lead on the roofs show growing prosperity?
Lead on her roof is expensive and Bess can afford it. She also has her own lead mines. Smeltingmills with waterwheelpoweredbellows.
Where does Bess own foundries?
Winster, Aldwark and Bonsall
How does the glass show the growing prosperity of the owners?
Many glass windows and glass was very expensive. Bess inherited the Wingfield Glass Works from her son in law
How do the rooms in the house show the growing prosperity of the owners?
The Blue room has silk chairs, turkish carpets and wonderful needlework
What was different about the living spaces?
They were separate, showing peace and privacy
How does the long gallery show the changing fashions?
It shows the importance of classical literature, tapestries and plaster work
What was the long gallery?
The Long Gallery was on the second floor and ran down the whole east side of the house. This provided wonderful views of the countryside and geometrically laid out gardens for Bess and visitors to enjoy
What did Elizabeth display in the long gallery?
In the long gallery, Bess displayed her tapestries and artwork. She had bought two sets of Fleming tapestries from Sir Christopher Hatton and replaced his coat of arms with herown. She also had pictures of nobles and royalty
What was the purpose of the great hall?
The purpose of the Great Hall was to be an impressiveentrance for important guests but also where the lower servants ate and socialised. The double pile allowed Smythson to turn the hall 90 degrees
What is on the third floor of the house?
On the third floor, there was the best state rooms. The High Chamber, the state withdrawing room leading to the best bedchamber with its associated service rooms and the LongGallery. Showing status and wealth
Details about the windows and what they suggest?
Had a lot of height, most distinctivefeature of Hardwick Hall with external symmetry. This shows that Bess is incredibly rich as she had one of the only houses with those windows
Details about the roof and what they suggest?
Broadlead roofs that could cover rows of rooms with gently sloping roofs leading to gutters around the buildings. They show how wealthy Bess is as lead is very expensive
What is the layout of the house and what does this suggest?
Three floors with windows getting bigger the higher you go up. Servants on the floor, family and guests on the upper floors. Links to the Great Chain of Being with some 'low' in society and others 'high' as decided by God
What do the orchards suggest about Bess?
She is self sufficient as the orchards gave fresh fruits, herbs and vegetables
How did the gentry show their wealth in their houses?