Courtyard by cfulton

Photography • Architecture • posted on Jul 06, 2012

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A plaque on the wall of The George states: "In Medieval times when the House of the Holy Sepulchre stood on this site, Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem were entertained here. In the garden at the rear, crusaders in their black robes with white cross walked and talked. The gnarled Mulberry tree dates from the time of James I. The main block of the hotel was erected in 1597 by Lord Burghley, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I. At least three kings and many other famous travellers have stayed here." I am still hooked on Stamford! Clive

Comments (16)

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auntietk

4:52PM | Fri, 06 July 2012

I would be hooked too! What a marvellous place! It seems history drips from every wall. Wonderful image.

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Richardphotos

4:54PM | Fri, 06 July 2012

so much history and beautiful architecture/landscaping

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Faemike55

8:26PM | Fri, 06 July 2012

oh to stay there and soak up the history Great capture

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kgb224

11:25PM | Fri, 06 July 2012

Amazing place and capture Clive. God Bless.

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durleybeachbum

12:12AM | Sat, 07 July 2012

I'm not surprised! So much to discover !

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Blush

12:25AM | Sat, 07 July 2012

Looks like an interesting place.... love all the flowers hugs susan~

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jayfar

1:42AM | Sat, 07 July 2012

This is a beautiful shot of a wonderful place Clive.

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photosynthesis

2:45AM | Sat, 07 July 2012

Great shot - like the creative framing...

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Meisiekind

5:08AM | Sat, 07 July 2012

MArvelous Clive. I would like to go there for high tea!

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qrud

5:50AM | Sat, 07 July 2012

Special nice place.

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MrsRatbag

11:18AM | Sat, 07 July 2012

Such a gorgeous place, I love it too! Beautiful capture!

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Erestorfan

12:22PM | Sat, 07 July 2012

What history this beautiful place has!! I could easily picture myself there, enjoying the historical feel and beauty of the place.

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debbielove

8:10AM | Sun, 08 July 2012

Yep, I'm afraid it is on the old side! Some seriously old buildings.. Some really famous people have stayed here or even lived here.. Great shot.. This place is packed with the rich and famous during Burghley Horse Trials.. Princess Anne (who competed) stayed here.. Glad you liked! Rob

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