| One of Britain's
most popular stately homes and one of the largest
private houses in England, Chatsworth
is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.
Chatsworth was used for the exteriors and some
interiors of Pemberley, Darcy's family
home. Jane Austen mentions Chatsworth in the book
and many believe she was thinking of Chatsworth
when describing Pemberley.
Within the house, the grand staircase of the
Painted Hall is where Lizzie and the Gardiners
begin their tour of Pemberley and within
the Sculpture Gallery, Lizzie Bennet sees the
bust of Mr Darcy, while his housekeeper describes
the many good qualities of her master.
The bust of Darcy specially commissioned for a scene
shot in the Sculpture Gallery, and a first edition
of the book from the famous library, are on show
to visitors for the rest of 2005.
Tel: 01246 565300
www.chatsworth-house.co.uk
2006 Opening
times:
15th March
- 20th Dec:
10.30am - 5pm |
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