Cragside was the home of William George Armstrong. He started his career as a lawyer and later changed careers to become and engineer. As an engineer he applied hydraulics to the lifting of weights, then he moved on to gun-making and finally to ship building.
William employed the London architect Richard Norman Shaw to extend the existing house. You can probably see from the picture the different building styles to the house, the inside is just the same. It was the first house to be lit by Hydro Electricity.
The grounds are extensive and have formal and rock gardens, lakes and parkland. Far too many things to see in a day.
William employed the London architect Richard Norman Shaw to extend the existing house. You can probably see from the picture the different building styles to the house, the inside is just the same. It was the first house to be lit by Hydro Electricity.
The grounds are extensive and have formal and rock gardens, lakes and parkland. Far too many things to see in a day.
21 comments:
I once owned a 1949 Armstrong Siddely Typhoon.
The big man had a lovely home.
Ohh more great photos Cherie
I remember visiting Cragside many years ago. It was teeming with rain and we got soaked just moving from the carpark to the house. The waterfalls in the ground though weremagnificent that day.
What a beautiful home and the gardens are awesome.
Thank you for sharing these photos.
Bear((( )))
Oh my goodness, that is gorgeous! I must put it on my list of places to visit next summer!
What beautiful gardens.
Did Norman Shaw go on to design Gormenghast? Great photos.
Obviously a very successful man whatever he did. Lovely place and beautiful photos Cherie.
Marvellous place. Beautiful photo essay with insightful details about the man.
WOW! It looks enormous!
Thank you for your visit, your kindness, support and encouragement :^)
Striking first picture. Almost belongs in Portmeirion.
Did Fred Dibnah make a programme here? I know I have seen a documentary somewhere. Beautiful house & gardens!
.......beautiful...
Ooo I can see lots ov marrygolds in thoze beds!!!
aileni - I bet you enjoyed owning that!
Jams - Thank You :-)
Ackworth - I missed the waterfalls, there was so much to see.
Bear Naked - I am glad you enjoyed them with me :-)
Leslie - Are you coming to the UK next year? I am sure I could find you some lovely places to visit :-)
Gayle - I think so too.
Gallimaufry - Now you mention it, I think he must have done!
Jmb - He went on to found the Vickers Armstrong Works in Newcastle.
Tash - I am glad you found it intersting :-)
Helena - You are most welcome xx
Sackerson - Yes I can imagine it there too!
D - I looked it up and yes he did, I am impressed you notice that :-)
Magiceye - Thank You.
Bob - I can just imagine you sitting in amongst them and having an adventure ;-)
wow what a great looking place... and fab photos too
I think you would love it Sally, there are lots of places where you could walk here!
C is for classic.
Ah, no, changed my mind: ... cherrypie-esque. :)
Sean - Mmm! I like both those descriptions. Your second one makes me smile :-)
Beautiful as always, Cherie :-)
I like them all...! :-)
Thanks Eve :-)
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