Location and function of Hardwick Hall

Where was Hardwick Hall?

Derbyshire - 150 miles north of London

What were the benefits of the location in Derbyshire?

Farming, mining, factories, land, forests

How was farming useful to Bess?

Bess farmed sheep and cattle which she used the meat and milk from in the house kitchens. Wool was either used by the house or sold

How was mining useful to Bess?

Bess mined stone and slate which she used to build Hardwick Hall, and she also sold materials from the area to build houses and other structures which contributed to her wealth

How were factories useful to Bess?

Bess built factories to produce brick and glass and used these products to build Hardwick Hall, seen in the glass windows. She also sold products from the area which contributed to her wealth and the Great Rebuilding during the Elizabethan Age

How was land useful to Bess?

Bess both rented and leased land to surrounding families, and used this money to increase her wealth as she got local people to pay for this land

How were forests useful to Bess?

Bess harvested the wood and used it to build Hardwick Hall

How was Hardwick Hall advertisement?

Although Bess lived in Hardwick Hall, she also used the impressive structure to showcase her products from her businesses, since her foundries sold the same goods to other houses

What were country houses before the Elizabethan period designed for?

Defence and protection to the inhabitants, employment for the local area and as a communal area for the local community

What were country houses during and after the Elizabethan period designed for?

As demonstrations of wealth, provide comfort and privacy for the inhabitants and demonstrate intellect and fashion

What can historians tell about Elizabethan England based on the design of houses?

That it was a time of peace, since residents, gentry and nobility felt that they could build homes rather than fortresses

Which parts of the house were used to show off to guests and visitors?

Both inside and outside