A Search for Mr. Darcy: Chatsworth House


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September 4th 2009
Published: December 28th 2009
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Since coming to England I have wanted to see the location where the movie Pride and Prejudice was filmed and it is located in the Peak district which I have also wanted to see. It wasn’t until my last week in England that I had a chance to plan a trip up to Chatsworth house to see it. The reason it took so long for me to go is that it kind of takes a bit of work to get there. First I took a t... Read Full Entry



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Room in HouseRoom in House
Room in House

sorry didn't take a picture of the sign as a reminder
Large Fountain/Pond Large Fountain/Pond
Large Fountain/Pond

photo taken from inside--look how hazy/misty it is!
China RoomChina Room
China Room

plates lined the wall up to the ceiling!
The Chapel The Chapel
The Chapel

they have their own chapel inside Chatsworth. it is used mainly for family events, such as Christenings
Wood RoomWood Room
Wood Room

very intricate wood carvings on almost every surface.
FOOT! FOOT!
FOOT!

in the sculpture hall there was this foot...it is significantly larger than mine as you can tell
GrottoGrotto
Grotto

fountain in the Grotto--this founatin used to be much more impressive, considering the water had to be pumped from far away
GIANT Geode!GIANT Geode!
GIANT Geode!

this thing was huge! it is about 3ft high, even though it doesn't look like it from the picture.



6th July 2010

Mystery solved !
Your article is very nice. I also want to visit Chatsworth and you have saved me a lot of trouble,of how to get there.Now I know that I must find transport means before I stuck to Chesterfield rail station ! Thank you, thank you, thank you !

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