The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 576, November 17, 1832 By: Various
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 576, November 17, 1832 transports readers back in time with its intriguing mix of articles, stories, and illustrations. This anthology offers a glimpse into the cultural and societal norms of the early 19th century, providing valuable historical insights. The diverse range of topics covered in each issue keeps readers engaged and entertained, from literature and science to news and gossip. While some pieces may feel dated to contemporary readers, the overall charm and nostalgia of this periodical make it a worthwhile read for history buffs and enthusiasts of classic literature. First Page: THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION. Vol. 20 No. 576.] SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1832. [PRICE 2d. [Illustration] WINGFIELD MANOR HOUSE. This interesting structure is referred to by a clever writer[1] as one of the richest specimens extant of the highly ornamented embattled mansions of the time of Henry VII. and VIII., the period of transition from the castle to the palace, and undoubtedly the best aera of English architecture. This judgment will be found confirmed in the writings of distinguished antiquarians; and the reader's attention to the descriptive details of this building will be important in connexion with several notices, in our recent pages, of old English domestic architecture. [1] See the paper in part quoted in our pages from the Quarterly Review , No. 90. The manor of Wingfield, or Winfield, is situated four or five miles to the eastward of the centre of Derbyshire. The early lords had two parks, which, according to a survey made in 1655, contained nearly 1,100 acres. These parks are now divided into farms: on the border of one of them are a moat and other remains of an ancient mansion, traditionally said to have been called Bakewell Hall; by some, this is supposed to have been the original mansion, which is said by others to have been near the Peacock Inn, on the road between Derby and Chesterfield... Continue reading book >>

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 576, November 17, 1832 By: Various

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 576, November 17, 1832 transports readers back in time with its intriguing mix of articles, stories, and illustrations. This anthology offers a glimpse into the cultural and societal norms of the early 19th century, providing valuable historical insights. The diverse range of topics covered in each issue keeps readers engaged and entertained, from literature and science to news and gossip. While some pieces may feel dated to contemporary readers, the overall charm and nostalgia of this periodical make it a worthwhile read for history buffs and enthusiasts of classic literature.

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THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.

Vol. 20 No. 576.] SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1832. [PRICE 2d.

[Illustration]

WINGFIELD MANOR HOUSE.

This interesting structure is referred to by a clever writer[1] as one of the richest specimens extant of the highly ornamented embattled mansions of the time of Henry VII. and VIII., the period of transition from the castle to the palace, and undoubtedly the best aera of English architecture. This judgment will be found confirmed in the writings of distinguished antiquarians; and the reader's attention to the descriptive details of this building will be important in connexion with several notices, in our recent pages, of old English domestic architecture.

[1] See the paper in part quoted in our pages from the Quarterly Review , No. 90.

The manor of Wingfield, or Winfield, is situated four or five miles to the eastward of the centre of Derbyshire. The early lords had two parks, which, according to a survey made in 1655, contained nearly 1,100 acres. These parks are now divided into farms: on the border of one of them are a moat and other remains of an ancient mansion, traditionally said to have been called Bakewell Hall; by some, this is supposed to have been the original mansion, which is said by others to have been near the Peacock Inn, on the road between Derby and Chesterfield... Continue reading book >>

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