08 January 2008

WW - Ingatestone Hall


This week's entry for the Tuesday and Wednesday edition of Wordless Wednesday

65 comments:

Nadiah Alwi - Write at Home Mom said...

What a 'deep' picture.

Digital Flower Pictures said...

How English.

Have a Great WW!

The Lone Beader® said...

Very historical!! :D

eastcoastlife said...

It's huge. I wonder how it looks like inside and how long one needs to walk from one end of the house to the other.

Anonymous said...

Spooky!! Reminds me of the "ghosts of Motley Hall" :) Happy WW :)

SandyCarlson said...

Jams, This is wonderful. The windows are magical. They reflect so much light. I'm wondering about the meaning of the place name.

Happy WW.

ellen b. said...

What a great structure. I love the stone/brick?
Happy WW...

Anonymous said...

Wow, what a treasure!

Colin Campbell said...

I love the stepped gables and the windows.

Jenn in Holland said...

I love the roof stepped facades! Quite belgian, actually!

Anonymous said...

classic!

great find!

happy ww!

Catie said...

fantastic photo--I love the detail, and the black and white makes it seem stark and ominous. Beautiful!

Anna said...

Oh this is cool thanks for sharing....Happy WW...Mine is up too:
Every Beat Of My Heart

MaR said...

It is an impressive picture. And so different from your other impressive ones!!!(flowers)
Happy WW, mine is posted.

Liz said...

It's a beautiful classic structure. Happy WW.

Anonymous said...

It's a real classic. Thanks for sharing.

Sean Jeating said...

On first sight I felt reminded of the old post-office in Tintagel.
However, (almost) as said above: Very British. :)

Anonymous said...

Alison will be all over this!

Is it still there? I can't remember.....

Queen of My Domain said...

What a beautiful building. I am sure it's just as beautiful in color but I think the b&w really makes it stand out more. Great photo!

jams o donnell said...

Thanks everyone!

tammi said...

Mmmm, I love the mysterious, forboding quality here! I suspect in colour this picture wouldn't have quite the same impact.

Lori said...

Great pic:) Happy WW.

Anonymous said...

Oooooh, when can I move in? Happy WW!

Anonymous said...

the desaturation effect makes it a bit eerie ... but I love it! :)

Happy WW!

Alison said...

Of course it's still there Chris...tsk!

If any of you are interested I think it was also used in the TV drama Lady Audley's Secret. Not that the drama was that good you understand, but I do like Ingatestone Hall :-) Very nice Jams.

TorAa said...

Interesting building. I would like to know what's looks like inside

Cynthia said...

Great picture!

Anonymous said...

great B/W shot! great textures ... :)
Happy WW!

maryt/theteach said...

Beautiful old house or mansion...

How do you pronouce the name? Here's my try: ingetsten Hall Is that even close?

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HartofDixie said...

Interesting subject.
Happy WW!

Andree said...

If I could, I really would love to live awhile in a house like that. The romance and mystique are huge. All I can think of is Bronte sisters.

Brillig said...

Fantastic photo, Jams. The detail that you've captured is fantastic and the black and white has a gorgeous effect. Love it!

Anonymous said...

Looks interesting. Good photo treatment. Happy WW.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful black and white photo. Absolutely fantastic!

Jim said...

Happy WT/WW, Jams. This house is in nice repair, it makes me wonder how it is used now.
Mrs. Jim's maiden name was Pitre (French). I think she is related to the founder, Petre, of this house.
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Anonymous said...

What an amazing building..I love the history of England and all that has been restored, not torn down!
Happyy WW

Anonymous said...

That picture is great, and the building stunning!

Anonymous said...

Wow! That's one stunning shot:)

Julia Phillips Smith said...

Can I drop in some time? I know it's not your place, but what the heck...

Amazing Gracie said...

The photography is awesome but it reminds me of The Raven, by Poe!

Gattina said...

That would be something for me to visit !

jams o donnell said...

Thanks everyone

Napaboaniya.Elaine Ling said...

Beautiful historical looking house :) Happy WW!!

Shelia said...

Beautiful picture. Spooky building :D Happy WW!

Heart of Rachel said...

It's a beautiful structure.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Lovely building, and the black and white creates much more atmosphere

Anonymous said...

Very historical building. And cool colour effects too (=

poor man's nicole richie said...

the monochrome effect gave mystery to the architecture.
happy ww!

Cheerio said...

That one looks like a castle. It looks spooky to me.
Thanks for the visit.

catsynth said...

Another great architectural photo!
Happy WW.

Le Butterfly said...

Great Photograph.

My sister in-law is moving to England and hoping to visit a number of castles with her two little girls.

Autumn said...

Great picture, I love that it's black and white.

PamelaMKramer said...

Nice black and white. My pups were focused on my hubby eating a steak! -LOL Happy WW.

Anonymous said...

Great shot!

A Free Man said...

Beautiful old house. I love the B&W treatment. Thanks for your visit.

DoubleDeckerBusGuy said...

What a great looking place! Very atmospheric photo!

Anonymous said...

Hey Jams, great shot. B/W is just the treatment for such a lovely building.

Happy WW

Cinnamon Girl said...

My first thought : Lowood School from Jane Eyre!

Anonymous said...

What?! No flowers, trees or bugs? Great shot Jams. Happy WW! Mine is up too if you have time to visit.

jams o donnell said...

Thanks everyone!

MammaMayMiller said...

Cool - if freaky - pad! Looks a little 'cold' for my liking...

Anonymous said...

Looks like an illustration for a Thomas Hardy novel. Happy WW.

Four-eyed-missy said...

It looks spooky! The black and white tone gives an eerie effect to the building.

Melanie said...

You always have such nice photos. Another lovely one.

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Anonymous said...

wow it looks scary now but ive been there!!