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Entrance Front Collection

Step into history with these stunning entrance fronts of some of England's most beloved country houses

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Blickling Hall, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)

Blickling Hall, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)
CLF310449 Blickling Hall, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: built 1619-20 by Robert Lyminge (architect of Hatfield House)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: The Courtyard, Drayton House, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)

The Courtyard, Drayton House, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)
CLF310440 The Courtyard, Drayton House, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: The entrance front of Tigbourne Court, from Edwin Lutyens: Country Houses (b/w photo)

The entrance front of Tigbourne Court, from Edwin Lutyens: Country Houses (b/w photo)
CLF426376 The entrance front of Tigbourne Court, from Edwin Lutyens: Country Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Chastleton House, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)

Chastleton House, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320681 Chastleton House, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: built by Walter Jones, a rich wool merchange from Witney)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: The east and north fronts, Wingerworth Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006)

The east and north fronts, Wingerworth Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006)
CLF311873 The east and north fronts, Wingerworth Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Hillington Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo)

Hillington Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo)
CLF311787 Hillington Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Nether Swell Manor, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)

Nether Swell Manor, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320693 Nether Swell Manor, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: The entrance portico at Shardeloes, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris

The entrance portico at Shardeloes, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris
CLF289844 The entrance portico at Shardeloes, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Waverton House, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)

Waverton House, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320635 Waverton House, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: built 1978-80 by Quinlan Terry (b.1937);); © Country Life

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Barnsley Park, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)

Barnsley Park, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320624 Barnsley Park, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: built c.1720 for Henry Perrot)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: The west front of Easton Neston, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)

The west front of Easton Neston, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)
CLF310438 The west front of Easton Neston, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: East Weald, Hampstead, The Entrance Front, The South Side (b / w photo)

East Weald, Hampstead, The Entrance Front, The South Side (b / w photo)
3650626 East Weald, Hampstead, The Entrance Front, The South Side (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East Weald, Hampstead, The Entrance Front)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Ham House, Petersham, the Entrance Front (b / w photo)

Ham House, Petersham, the Entrance Front (b / w photo)
2774733 Ham House, Petersham, the Entrance Front (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ham House, Petersham, the Entrance Front)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Coleshill, Berkshire, the Entrance Front (b / w photo)

Coleshill, Berkshire, the Entrance Front (b / w photo)
2774782 Coleshill, Berkshire, the Entrance Front (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coleshill, Berkshire, the Entrance Front)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Bramshill, Entrance Front (b / w photo)

Bramshill, Entrance Front (b / w photo)
6015800 Bramshill, Entrance Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bramshill, Entrance Front)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Aston Hall, The Entrance Front (b / w photo)

Aston Hall, The Entrance Front (b / w photo)
6015767 Aston Hall, The Entrance Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aston Hall, The Entrance Front)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Ridgeway House, Entrance Front (b / w photo)

Ridgeway House, Entrance Front (b / w photo)
3650662 Ridgeway House, Entrance Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ridgeway House, Entrance Front)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Ardenrun Place, Blindley Heath, The Entrance Front, The Garden Front (b / w photo)

Ardenrun Place, Blindley Heath, The Entrance Front, The Garden Front (b / w photo)
3650643 Ardenrun Place, Blindley Heath, The Entrance Front, The Garden Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ardenrun Place, Blindley Heath)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Belton House, Grantham, the Entrance Front (b / w photo)

Belton House, Grantham, the Entrance Front (b / w photo)
2774819 Belton House, Grantham, the Entrance Front (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belton House, Grantham, the Entrance Front)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Amesbury Abbey, Wilts, Entrance Front (b / w photo)

Amesbury Abbey, Wilts, Entrance Front (b / w photo)
2774758 Amesbury Abbey, Wilts, Entrance Front (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amesbury Abbey, Wilts, Entrance Front)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (engraving)

The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (engraving)
1615765 The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Life of William Ewart Gladstone)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Osborne, Isle of Wight (engraving)

Osborne, Isle of Wight (engraving)
1096585 Osborne, Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Osborne, Isle of Wight)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Houghton, Norfolk, the Entrance Front (b / w photo)

Houghton, Norfolk, the Entrance Front (b / w photo)
2774808 Houghton, Norfolk, the Entrance Front (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houghton, Norfolk, the Entrance Front)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Swateley Hall, Uxbridge, the Entrance Front (b / w photo)

Swateley Hall, Uxbridge, the Entrance Front (b / w photo)
2774785 Swateley Hall, Uxbridge, the Entrance Front (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swateley Hall, Uxbridge, the Entrance Front)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: The Infant School, Bournville, The Entrance Front (b / w photo)

The Infant School, Bournville, The Entrance Front (b / w photo)
3650747 The Infant School, Bournville, The Entrance Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Infant School, Bournville, The Entrance Front)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Tercentenary of the Edinburgh University (engraving)

Tercentenary of the Edinburgh University (engraving)
1622507 Tercentenary of the Edinburgh University (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tercentenary of the Edinburgh University)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Brampton Park (engraving)

Brampton Park (engraving)
1596374 Brampton Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brampton Park. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 December 1889)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Plot 205 Hampstead Garden Suburb, The South Front, The Entrance Front (b / w photo)

Plot 205 Hampstead Garden Suburb, The South Front, The Entrance Front (b / w photo)
3650635 Plot 205 Hampstead Garden Suburb, The South Front, The Entrance Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plot 205 Hampstead Garden Suburb)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Entrance Front, Little Thakeham, Pulborough, England (b / w photo)

Entrance Front, Little Thakeham, Pulborough, England (b / w photo)
6025075 Entrance Front, Little Thakeham, Pulborough, England (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance Front, Little Thakeham, Pulborough, England)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Chastleton House, The Entrance Front (b / w photo)

Chastleton House, The Entrance Front (b / w photo)
6015808 Chastleton House, The Entrance Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chastleton House, The Entrance Front)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Fountains Hall, The Entrance Front (b / w photo)

Fountains Hall, The Entrance Front (b / w photo)
6015772 Fountains Hall, The Entrance Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fountains Hall, The Entrance Front)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Ockwells (engraving)

Ockwells (engraving)
1595048 Ockwells (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ockwells. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 January 1888)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: The Entrance Front, Osborne (engraving)

The Entrance Front, Osborne (engraving)
1594964 The Entrance Front, Osborne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Entrance Front, Osborne)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: The Entrance Front, Barrington Court, Somerset (b / w photo)

The Entrance Front, Barrington Court, Somerset (b / w photo)
3105045 The Entrance Front, Barrington Court, Somerset (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Entrance Front, Barrington Court, Somerset)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Knole House, Entrance Front from the Park (litho)

Knole House, Entrance Front from the Park (litho)
6005221 Knole House, Entrance Front from the Park (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knole House, Entrance Front from the Park)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Condover Hall, The Entrance Front (b / w photo)

Condover Hall, The Entrance Front (b / w photo)
6015765 Condover Hall, The Entrance Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Condover Hall, The Entrance Front)

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Newstead Abbey Entrance front A. W &H Cox 1862-1865

Newstead Abbey Entrance front A. W &H Cox 1862-1865
Newstead Abbey. Entrance front; A.W. & H. Cox; 1862-1865; Albumen silver print

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Perspective View Entrance Front Kings House Richmond

Perspective View Entrance Front Kings House Richmond
Artokoloro

Background imageEntrance Front Collection: Leaf Aedes Walpolinae mounted Elevation Back Facade

Leaf Aedes Walpolinae mounted Elevation Back Facade
Artokoloro



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Step into history with these stunning entrance fronts of some of England's most beloved country houses. Blickling Hall, captured in a timeless black and white photo from "100 Favourite Houses, " showcases its grandeur as it stands proudly against the backdrop of lush greenery. The intricate details on its entrance front beckon visitors to explore the treasures within. Drayton House's courtyard, also featured in "100 Favourite Houses, " exudes an air of elegance and tranquility. The entrance front invites guests to step into a world where time seems to stand still, surrounded by the beauty of nature. Tigbourne Court's entrance front, as seen through Edwin Lutyens' lens in his book on country houses, is a masterpiece that seamlessly blends architectural brilliance with natural splendor. Its imposing presence commands attention while offering a glimpse into the opulence that lies beyond its doors. Chastleton House, showcased in "Country Houses of the Cotswolds, " presents an enchanting sight with its charming entrance front. This snapshot captures the essence of this historic gem nestled amidst rolling hills and picturesque landscapes. Wingerworth Hall's east and north fronts are immortalized in Giles Worsley's work on England's lost houses. These hauntingly beautiful black and white photographs transport us back to a time when this magnificent mansion stood tall, leaving us yearning for more glimpses into its glorious past. Hillington Hall tells a similar tale through Worsley's lens - once majestic but now lost to time. Its faded grandeur can still be admired from this captivating photograph that preserves its memory for generations to come. Nether Swell Manor graces the pages of "Country Houses of the Cotswolds" with its exquisite entrance front. This hidden treasure invites us to imagine strolling along its pathways and experiencing firsthand the charm that has captivated so many throughout history. Shardeloes' entrance portico takes center stage in Eileen Harris' book on the country houses of Robert Adam.