Blackwell, Lake District, Dining Room, Corridor

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Blackwell, Lake District, Dining Room, Corridor

These photographs show the dining room and upper corridor, belonging to Blackwell, a large house in the Lake District, designed in the Arts and Crafts style by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott as a holiday home for English brewer, Edward Holt. Date: early 1900s

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Arts Baillie Belonging Blackwell Brewer Corridor Crafts Dining Holt Hugh Mackay Scott Designed Upper

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1. Title: A Glimpse into the Past: Blackwell's Dining Room and Upper Corridor in the Lake District, Early 1900s 2. Description: This pair of photographs offers a rare glimpse into the past, showcasing the elegant dining room and upper corridor of Blackwell, a stunning Arts and Crafts style house nestled in the heart of the Lake District. Designed as a holiday retreat for English brewer Edward Holt by renowned architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott in the early 1900s, Blackwell is a testament to the Arts and Crafts movement's commitment to integrating art and design into everyday life. 3. The Dining Room: The first photograph reveals the inviting dining room, bathed in natural light that filters through the large bay windows. The room's warm, earthy tones and intricate woodwork reflect the Arts and Crafts ethos, with its richly textured walls, oak-panelled wainscoting, and ornate plasterwork. A long, polished wooden table, adorned with elegant table settings, sits at the center, ready to host a memorable meal for family and friends. 4. The Upper Corridor: The second photograph introduces us to the upper corridor, a striking, narrow space that leads to the bedrooms. The corridor's high, beamed ceiling, intricate plasterwork, and exposed brickwork exude an air of understated elegance. The natural light that streams in through the tall, arched windows illuminates the corridor, casting intriguing shadows and highlighting the textures and patterns of the walls. 5. Conclusion: These evocative photographs transport us back in time, allowing us to experience the charm and sophistication of Blackwell's dining room and upper corridor in the early 1900s. The house's Arts and Crafts design, with its emphasis on craftsmanship and attention to detail, continues to inspire and captivate us, offering a glimpse into a bygone era.

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