Alexander Lydon Collection (page 6)

Aske Hall, Yorkshire, home of the Earl of Zetland, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, edited by Reverend FO Morris

Rhydd Court, Worcestershire, home of Baronet Lechmere, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland

Glamis Castle, Angus, Scotland, home of the Earl of Strathmore, c1880. Glamis Castle was the family home of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Bramall Hall, Cheshire, home of the Davenport family, c1880. The oldest parts of the timber framed manor house date from the 14th century

Ravensworth Castle, County Durham, home of the Earl of Ravensworth, c1880. Ravensworth was the site of a castle as far back as the 14th century

Sandbeck Park, Yorkshire, home of the Earl of Scarborough, c1880. Sandbeck park was built in c1760. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen

Kimberley Hall, Norfolk, home of the Earl of Kimberley, c1880. The house stands in grounds landscaped by Capability Brown

Dunmore Park, Stirlingshire, Scotland, home of the Earl of Dunmore, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland

Donington Castle, Leicestershire, home of the Abney-Hastings family, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland

Beningbrough Hall, Yorkshire, home of the Dawnay family, c1880. A red brick Georgian mansion built in 1716. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen

Astley Hall, Lancashire, home of Baronet de Hoghton, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland

Bowood Park, Wiltshire, home of the Marquess of Lansdowne, c1880. Originally built in the 1720s, the house has interiors designed by Robert Adam

Hornby Castle, Yorkshire, home of the Duke of Leeds, c1880. Hornby Caste was a medieval (14th-15th century) courtyard castle. It was extensively rebuilt by John Carr, a York architect, in the 1760s

Burton Agnes Hall, Worcestershire, home of Baronet Boynton, c1880. Burton Agnes was built in the 1600s for Sir Henry Griffith. The designs were by the Elizabethan architect Sir Robert Smythson

Glanusk Park, Brecknockshire, Wales, home of Baronet Bailey, c1880. The house was built in 1826 for an ironmaster, Sir Joseph Bailey

Scone Palace, Perthshire, Scotland, home of the Earl of Mansfield, c1880. Scone Palace is a late Georgian Gothic house designed by William Atkinson and built in the 1800s

Cranbury Park, Hampshire, home of the Chamberlayne family, c1880. Cranbury Park was formerly the home of Sir Isaac Newton

Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, home of the Duke of Marlborough, c1880. One of Britains greatest stately homes, Blenheim was intended to be a gift from a grateful nation to John Churchill

Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire, home of the Webb family, c1880. A former Augustinian priory closed by the Dissolution of the Monasteries, Newstead Abbey was the ancestral home of Lord Byron

Inveraray Castle, Argyllshire, Scotland, home of the Duke of Argyll, c1880. The castle was built in the 18th century to original designs by Sir John Vanbrugh

Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, home of Lord Middleton, c1880. Wollaton Hall was built in the 1580s and is said to be by the Elizabethan architect Robert Smythson

Temple Newsam, home of the Meynell-Ingram family, c1880. The house is a Tudor-Jacobean mansion which stands in gardens laid out by Capability Brown

Broadlands, Hampshire, home of the Cowper-Temple family, c1880. The Palladian mansion was designed by Capability Brown and Henry Holland. The house was later the home of Earl Mountbatten of Burma

Alton Towers, Staffordshire, home of the Earl of Shrewsbury, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland

Burghley House, Lincolnshire, home of the Marquis of Exeter, c1880. The house was built in the 16th century for William Cecil, Lord Burghley, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I

Ripley Castle, Yorkshire, home of Baronet Ingilby, c1880. The castle dates from the 15th century. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen

Charlecote Park, Warwickshire, home of the Lucy family, c1880. Charlecote was a manor house built in the 16th century. George Hammond Lucy set about restoring it to its original Elizabethan style

Trentham Hall, Staffordshire, home of the Duke of Sutherland, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland

Garnstone, Herefordshire, home of the Peploe family, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland

Knowsley Hall, Lancashire, home of the Earl of Derby, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland

Guys Cliffe, Warwickshire, home of the Percy family, c1880. The house, built on the site of a priory closed by the Dissolution of the Monasteries, dates from 1751. Today it is ruined

Franks Hall, Kent, home of the Power family, c1880. Franks Hall, near Horton Kirby in north-west Kent, is an Elizabethan manor house built in 1591

Burton Constable, Yorkshire, home of Baronet Constable, c1880. Burton Constable is an Elizabethan manor house with 18th and 19th century interiors, set in grounds laid out by Capability Brown

Warwick Castle, Warwickshire, home of the Earl of Warwick, c1880. The medieval castle viewed from the River Avon. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen

Ilam Hall, Staffordshire, home of the Hanbury family, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland

Lea, Lincolnshire, home of Baronet Anderson, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, edited by Reverend FO Morris

Farnham Lodge, County Cavan, Ireland, home of Lord Farnham, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland

Floors Castle, Roxburghshire, Scotland, Duke of Roxburghe, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland

Thrybergh Park, Yorkshire, home of the Fullerton family, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland

Eaton Hall, Cheshire, home of the Duke of Westminster, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland

Everingham Park, Yorkshire, home of Lord Herries, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, edited by Reverend FO Morris

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Alexander Lydon was a talented artist known for his stunning depictions of grand estates and castles in the late 19th century. His works captured the essence of these magnificent homes, showcasing their architectural beauty and historical significance. One such masterpiece is "Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, " the ancestral home of the Duke of Devonshire. Lydon's brushstrokes bring to life the grandeur and opulence of this majestic residence, transporting viewers back to its heyday in c1880. In another captivating piece titled "Dunster Castle, Somerset, " Lydon showcases the Fownes-Luttrell family's impressive abode. The castle stands proudly on a hilltop, surrounded by lush greenery that adds to its enchanting charm. Lydon also immortalized "Elvaston Castle, Derbyshire, " which belonged to the Earl of Harrington. With meticulous attention to detail, he captures every intricate feature of this Gothic Revival mansion, making it come alive on canvas. "Raby Castle, County Durham, " home to the Duke of Cleveland during that time period, is another subject that Lydon masterfully portrays. The painting exudes an air of majesty as it highlights both the castle's imposing structure and its picturesque surroundings. Moving away from castles but still capturing architectural marvels with equal finesse is Lydon's work titled "From the North-West: Kirkstall Abbey. " This piece transports us back even further in time as we witness this historic abbey through his eyes. Lydon also ventured into capturing palaces like "Danbury Palace" in Essex – once owned by the Bishop of Rochester – where he skillfully depicts its regal façade against a serene landscape backdrop. The breathtaking Sezincote estate in Gloucestershire finds itself beautifully portrayed by Lydon as well. Home to Baronet Rushout at that time period; his artwork allows us a glimpse into the exotic architecture and stunning gardens of this Indian-inspired masterpiece.