But one person we sadly do not often hear about, at least if you live outside Derbyshire that is, is the inspirational Bess of Hardwick who left such an unforgetable mark upon this particular part of ...

Emerging from a modest background, Bess of Hardwick rose to become one of the most powerful and wealthy women of her age, second only to Queen Elizabeth I. Elizabeth, Countess of Shrewsbury lived ...

Conservation work has shown "hidden layers" and decisions made by artists centuries ago Conservation work on a number of family portraits from Hardwick Hall has revealed "hidden stories", including ...

Conservation work on a number of family portraits from Hardwick Hall has revealed "hidden stories", including earlier layers and details, according to the National Trust. Five portraits, all of family ...