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Ruins of Lord Bacons house, Gorhambury, St Albans, Hertfordshire (b / w photo)
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Ruins of Lord Bacons house, Gorhambury, St Albans, Hertfordshire (b / w photo)
3627215 Ruins of Lord Bacons house, Gorhambury, St Albans, Hertfordshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Lord Bacons house, Gorhambury, St Albans, Hertfordshire. Gorhambury House was built in the 1560s by Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper, and was later the residence of his youngest son, the polymath Sir Francis Bacon. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn
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© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Country House Elizabethan Elizabethan Era 1558–1603 Francis Bacon Hertfordshire House Of Tudor Ruined Sir Francis Bacon St Albans Tudor Dynasty Tudor Period Tudor Times Tudors Dynasty 16 16th Xvi Xvith Sixteenth Century Nicholas Bacon
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This print captures the haunting beauty of the ruins of Lord Bacon's house, Gorhambury, in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The image was taken by an English photographer in the 20th century and is part of a private collection. Gorhambury House was originally built in the 1560s by Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper, and later became the residence of his son Sir Francis Bacon, a renowned polymath. This postcard from the early 20th century showcases the architectural remnants of this historic Elizabethan country house. The photograph transports us back to a time when grandeur and opulence once graced these now dilapidated walls. The ruins stand as a testament to both the passage of time and human history. They evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue as we contemplate what life might have been like within these walls during their heyday. The composition highlights intricate details such as arches, columns, and crumbling facades that hint at past splendor while also showcasing nature's reclamation with vines creeping up ancient stones. It serves as a reminder that even great structures are subject to decay but can still possess an undeniable allure. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing image, we are transported not only to St Albans but also to another era altogether – one filled with tales of power, intellect, and cultural significance. It is through photographs like these that we can appreciate both the beauty found in ruin and our own connection to history's enduring legacy.
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