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Harewood House Yorkshire |
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Harewood House is the home of the Queen's cousin the Earl of Harewood,
it was completed in 1771. Like many of the great treasure houses of
England the interior was designed by Robert Adam, furnished by Thomas
Chippendale and the gardens landscaped by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. |
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Harewood House |
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The Victorian Terrace Garden has an Italian influence |
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Colourful borders close to the house |
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The statue of the Greek legend Orpheus, in Greek mythology he was the greatest musician and poet, his songs could charm wild beasts and even make rocks and trees appear to dance. |
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The gardens at Harewood are among the best in the country |
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Below the Terrace garden is the Archery Border |
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Sub-Tropical plants in the Archery Border |
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In the Bird Garden there is a large collection of exotic birds from different parts of the world including the African White Stork....... |
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.......Ostrich from Africa |
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.......and the Chilean Flamingo from South America |
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Cascade in the Himalayan garden |
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Along the lakeside walk |
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Harewood Lake |
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Inside the Walled Garden looking towards the entrance |
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Ornate fountain |
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The stone steps in the middle of the picture give a good view of the Terrace Garden and the countryside beyond. |
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The Terrace Garden and the lake in the distance |
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Another view of the Terrace Garden with ornamental fountain, the planting changes throughout the seasons. |
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Beautiful border reflecting the high standard of the gardeners at Harewood |
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Orpheus silhouette |
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All Images © John Beres 2003-2008 |
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