But that was exactly how the building was meant to behave. Bess of Hardwick, the formidable widow who built this late-16th century house (and likely played a key role in its design along with ...

The year is 1600, and Hardwick Hall is the new home to one of the wealthiest women in England, Elizabeth Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury, known to all as ‘Bess of Hardwick’. Bess of Hardwick as ...

In June 2024, girls from Shirebrook Academy aged 11-15 spent three days exploring local heritage sites, uncovering the stories of inspiring women, Bess of Hardwick who built Hardwick Hall ...