tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post5123537781312776592..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: A Tudor Girl from Derbyshire - Part 1Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-19789389763266147702016-05-30T08:03:40.843+01:002016-05-30T08:03:40.843+01:00Dear Yoko - Chatsworth House, one of the other pro...Dear Yoko - Chatsworth House, one of the other properties that Bess built was used for Pride and Prejudice. The more I learn about Bess the more I understand what a remarkable women of her time she was.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-14115690541523769672016-05-30T07:48:30.892+01:002016-05-30T07:48:30.892+01:00Bess looks so formidable. I was so amazed for her ...Bess looks so formidable. I was so amazed for her rising up through her marriages to such high in the noble society. Only good fortune doesn’t bring that and I came to understand “shrewdness” written in the comments. She seems to have possessed all the things we think to be blessed including her longevity and talent. The ornaments on the top of the Hardwick New Hall add a lot of charms to the seemingly simple but beautiful design of the hall. Was this site used for the BBC film Pride and Prejudice, which is one of my favorites. I enjoyed your photos of its garden and interior in the part 2. <br /><br />Yokostardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-57107643847361928022016-05-28T08:51:34.243+01:002016-05-28T08:51:34.243+01:00Thank you kindly H - There is so much more to Hard...Thank you kindly H - There is so much more to Hardwick than just the house as Bess was such a unique Tudor women. Although from Derbyshire gentry folk She founded a dynasty includidng the Dukes of Devonshire, Dukes of Portland, Dukes of Newcastle, and through the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, members of the present Royal Family. <br />I am so pleased that you enjoyed this post, I sometimes wonder whether I let myself get too carried away with these subjects but it is good to know that you look forward to them.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-70437509619133600982016-05-28T05:50:46.694+01:002016-05-28T05:50:46.694+01:00......and I meant to say, before getting carried o.........and I meant to say, before getting carried off on a tangent........you always pick the most interesting topics. I look forward to your posts.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-85301273243415266212016-05-28T05:50:03.310+01:002016-05-28T05:50:03.310+01:00I first encountered Bess of Hardwick in a biograph...I first encountered Bess of Hardwick in a biography of Queen Mary. I remember seeing that beautiful portrait in another book, found after I visited Derbyshire. I'd love to see Hardwick Hall - and even more, I'd like to see the original portrait with the lustrous pearls.<br />Your comment comparing Bess with The Donald, and the subsequent responses all made me smile. We are all entitled to our own opinions, and what happens in the US is felt across the globe, so I think we're all well entitled to an opinion regarding Mr Trump as potential presidential material. Last week we had guests from the US who were making serious inquiries about moving to Canada. It won't be the first time, as there was a mass movement during the Vietnam War.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-69774800184114548102016-05-26T13:24:30.969+01:002016-05-26T13:24:30.969+01:00She was very unusually for that period an emancipa...She was very unusually for that period an emancipated women and hundreds of years ahead of her time too. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-32011031391973136782016-05-26T10:49:38.272+01:002016-05-26T10:49:38.272+01:00Bess of Hardwick's life impressed me during sc...Bess of Hardwick's life impressed me during school history lessons and even more so when I've read further in recent years. She was a shrewd woman. I've still to visit Hardwick Hall. Perhaps this year? Still, we do have the Shrewsbury Chapel in Sheffield Cathedral and that's a place where I can go often. Fascinating times and people. Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-66116549374951950412016-05-26T06:57:05.408+01:002016-05-26T06:57:05.408+01:00I am delighted that you enjoyed seeing Hardwick Or...I am delighted that you enjoyed seeing Hardwick Orvokki - thank youRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-54343509358670945082016-05-26T06:46:32.813+01:002016-05-26T06:46:32.813+01:00Wonderful castle, and so beautiful photos of it. W...Wonderful castle, and so beautiful photos of it. We don't have anything like this.<br />Hugsorvokkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408082210385156163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-27150530886887433512016-05-25T22:16:33.294+01:002016-05-25T22:16:33.294+01:00There is no doubting whose house this is - she was...There is no doubting whose house this is - she was a remarkable women for that period when women were treated so differently from today. I love her confidence and panache.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-21401581364736448552016-05-25T19:37:08.915+01:002016-05-25T19:37:08.915+01:00Bess of Hardwick sounds an amazing woman particula...Bess of Hardwick sounds an amazing woman particularly for the time that she lived in when it must have been difficult for women. The decoration on the top of the hall is quite amazing. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-52457608478385780962016-05-25T19:04:05.906+01:002016-05-25T19:04:05.906+01:00I hope you don't have to move to Canada either...I hope you don't have to move to Canada either - it was the big lettering that led me astray when thinking of the two of them. I do not wish to dabble in politics either, but 'good deeds' is not a criteria for running a country.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-65349540961243111772016-05-25T14:29:52.672+01:002016-05-25T14:29:52.672+01:00What an interesting story. She sounds like she was... What an interesting story. She sounds like she was a determined lady. her house of many windows must have been light and bright, but I am sure she could afford a window washer.<br /> Your comparison is amusing. I try not to dabble in politics. hard to judge for yourself the real nature of a person. Unless you have met them in person. So we only have the reporting of others.....to judge them. Yes,he may have done some good deeds. <br />Good deeds are their very best if they are anonymous....and not self serving. Come November I guess the people will speak...by voting. I am hoping Tom doesn't move us the Canada.Janey and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-79446526563177337012016-05-25T08:36:22.326+01:002016-05-25T08:36:22.326+01:00Her first marriage was one of convenience, an heir...Her first marriage was one of convenience, an heir for young Robert's money was required and Bess fitted the bill. The second marriage to Cavendish was considered to be very happy but he was a lot older than her and died, it was by him that she had all her children. Her next husband was besotted with her, and the fourth one she suspected of having an affair with Mary Queen of Scots.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-69312952789744975572016-05-25T08:32:10.944+01:002016-05-25T08:32:10.944+01:00Yes, she was a shrewd women but that doesn't m...Yes, she was a shrewd women but that doesn't make her unlikeable or unloveable, you are right.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-19980127476051958292016-05-25T07:55:17.103+01:002016-05-25T07:55:17.103+01:00Married so young but that is how it's written ...Married so young but that is how it's written for many a bride back in those days - way back when!<br />Once in the circle of wealth it appears Beth knew how to have her money handled well, she could have wasted it, but she had good common sense.<br />Good luck to her...interesting story Rosemary.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-59260757473307876892016-05-25T00:10:45.051+01:002016-05-25T00:10:45.051+01:00She sounds fascinating and though obviously shrewd...She sounds fascinating and though obviously shrewd, I think she must have had a lovable nature, men didn't marry her for her money and she wasn't a true beauty. <br />Heaven help us all if the Donald gets elected, contrary to what the lady above says and I don't have to read the liberal press, I don't read any press, to know that.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-87701848294805000992016-05-24T22:18:43.760+01:002016-05-24T22:18:43.760+01:00Dear Rosemary,
Sure, your very last sentence did a...Dear Rosemary,<br />Sure, your very last sentence did activate these comments above, some were very negative and that coming from 'foreigners' that are not even involved. As for some liberals wanting to flee to liberal Canada; that's just fine!<br />Piers Morgan has done a great job on his interviews, he at least is very balanced and not so much a puppet of the liberal media. Hats off to Piers!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-9463100202202255532016-05-24T21:46:59.266+01:002016-05-24T21:46:59.266+01:00Thank you dear Charlie - your kind comment does my...Thank you dear Charlie - your kind comment does my heart good, and your recent news is so uplifting. Enjoy these lovely late Spring days♡Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-79720679518453491462016-05-24T21:44:23.636+01:002016-05-24T21:44:23.636+01:00Dear Mariette - I made no political or personality...Dear Mariette - I made no political or personality judgements in this post regarding Donald Trump whatsoever. My points were the way in which he attaches his name in big bold lettering to his buildings in a similar manner to c16th Bess, their wealth, and their rise from provincial beginnings.<br />Thank you for bringing to my attention some of Donald Trump's charitable works which I also knew about when he was interviewed on a Piers Morgan show recently. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-35890704857454565902016-05-24T21:24:57.984+01:002016-05-24T21:24:57.984+01:00Beautiful pictures Rosemary and Bess must certainl...Beautiful pictures Rosemary and Bess must certainly have been a strong and inspiring woman in what definitely was a mans world in every way.<br />I love how I always learn new things when I read your blog posts and discover new places. You're a true pearl in the blogworld sweet Rosemary.♥<br /><br />Take care my dear.♥<br /><br />Charlie<br />xThe Swedish Wildflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12398720793193804220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-71916459045118366892016-05-24T21:01:04.955+01:002016-05-24T21:01:04.955+01:00That is interesting Susan I had no idea about US c...That is interesting Susan I had no idea about US citizens requesting immigration information from Canada - lonely in her old age, I think that she probably was.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-4868813567904093892016-05-24T20:56:54.577+01:002016-05-24T20:56:54.577+01:00That I cannot answer Wendy - however, I very much ...That I cannot answer Wendy - however, I very much doubt that their personalities would be similar, just their great wealth, ambitious natures, and interest in further their status.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-70222665003524752642016-05-24T20:51:27.898+01:002016-05-24T20:51:27.898+01:00Dearest Rosemary,
The story about shrewd and calcu...Dearest Rosemary,<br />The story about shrewd and calculated Bess is quite interesting indeed. She was in my opinion ONLY after wealth!<br />As for the comparison to our American Donald J. Trump, being the leader in the presidential race, she by no means can measure up to his generosity!<br />And you foreigners, seem to only follow the liberal media that is still brainwashing you. <br />Can't you do some research for yourself? Instead of blindly following the 'masses'?<br />As an American citizen I'm not so concerned about Donald J. Trump as you are. <br />Read e.g. this article about a widow in my State of Georgia whom he has helped in 1986; yes long time before his candidacy and just being genuine. http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/12/26/that-time-when-donald-trump-saved-a-georgia-farm/<br />Donald Trump Puts Jennifer Hudson & Family Up For Free In Chicago Hotel (after 3 of her family members were murdered) http://bit.ly/1szah8w<br />Also his way of contributing GENEROUSLY to charities; all his life. His very successful book's proceeds went entirely to charities. The Young Donald Trump: //youtu.be/qmClYIQqEn8<br />200 Stranded Marines Needed A Plane Ride Home, Here's How Donald Trump Responded: http://bit.ly/27RwuPV<br />From the Apprentice to God, Donald Trump Acts like a Saint! http://bit.ly/1sOwy33<br />The media for sure is not showing this: Donald Trump - What They Don't Want You To See - https://youtu.be/59aJn8Lk9zM<br />History will prove it to those that are too ignorant for acknowledging the truth.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-65756706988637090282016-05-24T20:43:07.824+01:002016-05-24T20:43:07.824+01:00I've met a few ruthless and manipulative women...I've met a few ruthless and manipulative women in my time. In all cases they have had lonely ends. I wonder if Bess had any regrets. As for Trump, Canada is awash with requests from horrified U.S. citizens for immigration information .Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.com