Gibside by Gemma Hall
Nowadays many of Gibsides buildings lie in ruins. But this was once a grand Georgian estate, home to one of the most powerful families in England, the Bowes. This guidebook reveals how they built their fortune and Gibside and the scandalous tale of how one, the Unhappy Countess Mary Eleanor, was held captive here by her deceitful husband, Stoney Bowes. These pages also offer an insight into Gibside today: the wildlife that now calls it home; a handy Spotters Guide to some of the estates lesser-spotted features that can be ticked off during your visit; and the initiatives the National Trust is taking to create a peaceful retreat for visitors and nature.
Gemma Hall is a freelance writer who grew up in the North East. She writes about travel, heritage and natural history for magazines and newspapers and previously worked at the National Trust. She is also the author of the Bradt Travel Guide to Northumberland.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781843594536 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843594536 |
| Title | Gibside |
| Author | Gemma Hall |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | National Trust |
| Year published | 2016-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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