Bowood Collection

Black Dog Halt, near Calne, c. 1960
This halt was on the Chippenham to Calne branch line. It was used by Lord Lansdowne of Bowood House as his personal station. The halt closed in 1965

Bowood Park / Wilts / 1879
Bowood Park, Wiltshire

Bell OH-58A Kiowa
United States Army - Bell OH-58A Kiowa 70-15173 (msn 40724), at Bowood House near Calne in Wiltshire, for a helicopter meet, in July 1981. Date: 1981

The East End of the Dining-Room (b / w photo)
3103386 The East End of the Dining-Room (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The East End of the Dining-Room)

Fete in the Park and Gardens of Bowood, Wilts (engraving)
1618380 Fete in the Park and Gardens of Bowood, Wilts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fete in the Park and Gardens of Bowood, Wilts)

The Orangery Stairway (b / w photo)
3103417 The Orangery Stairway (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Orangery Stairway)

The Orangery Terrace (b / w photo)
3103410 The Orangery Terrace (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Orangery Terrace)

English Homes, Bowood (engraving)
1623427 English Homes, Bowood (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Homes, Bowood)

Park Side of Italian Gardens (b / w photo)
3103413 Park Side of Italian Gardens (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Park Side of Italian Gardens)

The West Library (b / w photo)
3103382 The West Library (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The West Library. Photograph in In English Homes Vol 1 (Country Life, 1904).); © Look and Learn

The Library Corridor (b / w photo)
3103380 The Library Corridor (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Library Corridor)

English Homes, Bowood, Cascade in the Park, at the End of the Lake (engraving)
1623429 English Homes, Bowood, Cascade in the Park, at the End of the Lake (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Homes, Bowood)

The Formal Garden at Bowood, Wilts (b / w photo)
2774775 The Formal Garden at Bowood, Wilts (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Formal Garden at Bowood, Wilts)

The Marble Fountains in the Orangery Gardens (b / w photo)
3103394 The Marble Fountains in the Orangery Gardens (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marble Fountains in the Orangery Gardens)

English Homes, Bowood (engraving)
1623489 English Homes, Bowood (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Homes, Bowood)

The Fountain of the Neptune Stairway (b / w photo)
3103416 The Fountain of the Neptune Stairway (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fountain of the Neptune Stairway)

Stages of Bronze (b / w photo)
3103390 Stages of Bronze (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stages of Bronze. Photograph in Gardens Old and New Vol III (Country Life)

The Italian Garden (b / w photo)
3103388 The Italian Garden (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italian Garden. Photograph in Gardens Old and New Vol III (Country Life)

The Orangery at Bowood, Wilts (b / w photo)
2774773 The Orangery at Bowood, Wilts (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Orangery at Bowood, Wilts)

Mural Fountain in the Garden at Bowood, Wilts (b / w photo)
2774774 Mural Fountain in the Garden at Bowood, Wilts (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mural Fountain in the Garden at Bowood, Wilts)

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The waterfall known as the Cascade on the Bowood Estate in Wiltshire in summer

Bowood Marquis Landsdowne... Italian Gardens Flukes & Co
Bowood. Marquis of Landsdowne...Italian Gardens; E. Flukes & Co; about 1865; Albumen silver print

Bowood Marquis Landsdown... Part Italian Garden
Bowood, Marquis of Landsdown...Part of Italian Garden; E. Flukes & Co; about 1865; Albumen silver print

Bowood William Henry Fox Talbot English 1800
Bowood; William Henry Fox Talbot (English, 1800 - 1877); April 25, 1840; Salted paper print from a photogenic drawing negative; 16.5 × 20.8 cm (6 1, 2 × 8 3, 16 in.)

John Cavanagh fashion show at Bowood, 1965
Guests watch a fashion show by British designer John Cavanagh held at Bowood, Wiltshire, the Palladian home of the Marquess of Lansdowne. The catwalk is in the Library, built by the Adam brothers

Source Size = 3899 x 2496
Fete in the Park and Gardens of Bowood, Wiltshire, 1852

ENGLAND: BOWOOD, c1820. Bowood House, the residence of Marquess of Lansdowne, in Wiltshire, England. Watercolor, c1820

ENGLAND: BOWOOD PARK. Bowood Park and Bowood House, residence of the Marquess of Lansdowne in Wiltshire, England. Color line engraving, 19th century

England / Bowood Park
Bowood Park in Wiltshire

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Bowood, a picturesque estate located near Calne in Wiltshire, holds a rich history dating back to 1879. The enchanting Black Dog Halt, captured in a black and white photo from the 1960s, adds an air of mystery to this idyllic place. As you wander through Bowood Park, you may catch sight of the Bell OH-58A Kiowa helicopter soaring above. Its presence reminds us that even amidst tranquility, adventure awaits. Step into the East End of the Dining-Room and be transported to another era. A monochrome photograph captures its timeless elegance and invites you to imagine grand feasts held within these walls. The Fete in the Park and Gardens comes alive through an exquisite engraving. One can almost hear laughter echoing across the grounds as people gather for festivities under sunny skies. Marvel at The Orangery Stairway frozen in time by a black and white photo. Ascend these steps with anticipation as they lead you towards hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Pause on The Orangery Terrace where moments of serenity are forever preserved in monochrome hues. Take a deep breath and soak in the beauty that surrounds you – nature's masterpiece blending seamlessly with man-made architecture. English Homes showcases Bowood's charm through intricate engravings capturing its essence. These images transport us back to a time when life moved at a slower pace, allowing appreciation for every detail this estate has to offer. Stroll along the Park Side of Italian Gardens captured beautifully in black and white photography. Admire meticulously manicured landscapes while listening to whispers carried by gentle breezes rustling through ancient trees. Enter The West Library through another captivating monochrome image that evokes thoughts of literary adventures yet untold. Lose yourself among shelves filled with knowledge spanning generations – each book holding stories waiting patiently for curious minds. Walk down The Library Corridor illuminated only by the soft glow of black and white photography.