Upper Nidderdale, with the Forest of Knaresborough; Being a Record of the History, Antiquities, Scenery, Old Homes, Families, .C., of That Romantic Di

Upper Nidderdale, with the Forest of Knaresborough; Being a Record of the History, Antiquities, Scenery, Old Homes, Families, .C., of That Romantic Di

Harry Speight
Upper Nidderdale, with the Forest of Knaresborough; Being a Record of the History, Antiquities, Scenery, Old Homes, Families, .C., of That Romantic Di

Upper Nidderdale, with the Forest of Knaresborough; Being a Record of the History, Antiquities, Scenery, Old Homes, Families, .C., of That Romantic Di

๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 edition. Excerpt: ...country houses with posied gardens are everywhere around, while the stately hall of Swarcliffe, with its fine background of trees high up on the southern hill is a commanding feature of the view as the visitor enters the village from the railway-station and bridge. Swarcliffe Hall, the family home of the Greenwoods, occupies, indeed, a charming site high above the village. Beautiful gardens and spreading lawns extend around the house, whence looking to the west and north the prospect up the dale as far as the rocky marvels of Brimham is one of striking interest and beauty. The hall occupies the site of a much smaller building, pulled down when Mr. John Greenwood came into possession of the estate early last century. The hall was enlarged about the year 1849, and again added to and improved by the late Mr. John Greenwood, grandson of the original purchaser, in 1867. Swarcliffe Hall has been visited by Royalty twice within recent years; first on March 23rd, 1888, when the late lamented Duke of Clarence and Avondale honoured by his presence the picturesque old Forest parish wherein the beautiful mansion stands, on which occasion he stood sponsor to Captain Greenwoods son, who in consequence received the name of Victor John; and secondly on July 18th, 1889, whe...


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