Hardwick Hall

Here we are at Hardwick Hall-the older and newer. The older one is in ruins, which was really cool to see cuz it was so old and still standing-I think it was nearly 5 stories tall! Elizabeth of Shruseberry (or the Bess of Hardwick) lived in both of these estates situated right next to eachother. The newer one had really neat furniture inside of which I did some sketches of and will eventually post. This day was also the first day that it rained here! Here are some pics of the us on the train ride there, and the old and new estate, and the view from the top of the old ruins...