Audley End House and Gardens (England)
Tour of Audley End House and Gardens - 26/5/18
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Audley End House (grid reference TL524381) is a largely early 17th-century country house outside Saffron Walden, Essex, England. It was once a prodigy house, a palace in all but name and renowned as one of the finest Jacobean houses in England. Audley End is now one-third of its original size, but is still large, with much to enjoy in its architectural features and varied collections. It is currently in the stewardship of English Heritage and long remained the family seat of the Lords Braybrooke.
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Audley End House and Gardens in Saffron Walden, Essex is the perfect destination for a day out in history.
Explore the Jacobean mansion house and meet the staff in the Victorian Service Wing.
Don't miss the opportunity to wander the tranquil gardens created by ‘Capability’ Brown, and enjoy stunning views across the Essex countryside. See the horses in the Victorian stable yard, and run, jump and climb in the children’s play area.
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Audley End House / Essex UK
The impressive house that can be seen today is only about a third the size of the vast mansion created in about 1605–14 by Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk. It retains much of its original character, and contains fine Robert Adam and Jacobean revival interiors. The gardens and landscape, shaped by various owners to complement the house, reflect many changes in English garden fashion.
Audley End – XVII-wieczna rezydencja na peryferiach miejscowości Saffron Walden (hrabstwo Essex), na południe od Cambridge. Obecny budynek to mniej więcej jedna trzecia oryginalnego założenia pałacowego, niegdyś spektakularnego przykładu architektury okresu jakobickiego w Anglii.
Pierwotnie siedziba opactwa benedyktyńskiego, po kasacie zakonów przez Henryka VIII w 1538 przekazany jednemu z dworzan, Sir Tomaszowi Audley, który zamieszkał w byłych budynkach klasztornych. Wnuk obdarowanego, Tomasz Howard (pierwszy Earl Suffolk, Lord Skarbnik) przebudował rezydencję kosztem ówczesnych 200 tysięcy funtów aby nadawała się do podejmowania dworu króla Jakuba I. Tomasz Howard wraz z żoną w 1619 pod zarzutem defraudacji środków z królewskiej kiesy trafił do więzienia w Tower. Wkrótce, po wpłaceniu dużej kaucji został zwolniony, lecz nigdy nie powrócił do łask królewskich i umarł w Audley End w 1626.
Spadkobiercy Tomasza Howarda, nie dysponując środkami na utrzymanie pałacu, w 1668 za kwotę 50 tysięcy ówczesnych funtów sprzedali Audley End Karolowi II, który korzystał z rezydencji podczas częstych wizyt na torach wyścigów konnych w Newmarket. Pałac przeszedł z powrotem w ręce Earlów Suffolk w 1701 i stopniowo, w przeciągu następnego stulecia, został częściowo rozebrany, do rozmiarów, jakie posiada obecnie.
W 1762 jeden z kolejnych właścicieli, Sir John Griffin, późniejszy czwarty baron Howard de Walden i pierwszy Baron Baybrooke wynajął Capability Browna do przeprowadzenia gruntownej rearanżacji założenia parkowego i szkockiego architekta Roberta Adama do przebudowy pałacu.
Gen. Władysław Sikorski w ośrodku szkoleniowym cichociemnych w Audley End dekoruje ppor. Michała Fijałkę Orderem Virtuti Militari. W pierwszym szeregu stoją od lewej po cywilnemu: ppor. Jan Woźniak, por. Bolesław Kontrym, por. Tadeusz Gaworski, por. Hieronim Łagoda, za nim ppor. Władysław Kochański, por. Leonard Zub-Zdanowicz, por. Stanisław Winter (28 sierpnia 1942)
Po wybuchu drugiej wojny światowej, w marcu 1941, zarekwirowany przez rząd brytyjski na cele wywiadu (Special Operations Executive), później przeznaczony na ośrodek szkoleniowy (STS 43) dla polskich cichociemnych.
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Audley End House - Saffron Walden
The beautiful Audley End House which was originally Walden Abbey, a Benedictine priory founded in about 1139. The land sits around the River Cam and was on the original London to Cambridge road. When Henry VIII broke with Rome, all religious houses in England were dissolved – Walden Abbey surrendered on 22nd March 1538. Five days later, Henry granted it to Sir Thomas Audley, and created him Baron Audley of Walden
English Heritage: AUDLEY END HOUSE AND GARDENS in Essex
THE GARDENS
Strolling around the garden today you are enjoying the work of two of the most famous and influential designers of the 18th century. Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown swept away the remnants of a declining formal garden to create extensive views, a serpentine lake and more natural planting.
The elegant garden buildings, such as the bridge over the River Cam, are the work of Robert Adam. The neoclassical designer who also designed a suite of rooms in the mansion.
Don’t miss the beautiful restored parterre and the walled kitchen garden run entirely on organic principles. Discover the garden seasonal highlights.
2016.06. 21 Audley End House and Gardens, Essex, UK
Irene and Dave enjoy Audley End House and Gardens
April & Roo goes to Audley End House, England
If you watched Netflix’s ”The Crown” some of the scenes in season 2 was shot here to portray rooms in Windsor Castle, just because it’ still look so post-ww2 posh style with paintings and amazing library. #aprilroouk
Audley End House [History Roadshow]
This time we are in Essex for the History Roadshow, today visiting Audley End House and Gardens.
Audley End House is one of the great historic stately Jacobean homes in England. In the past its fortunes, like those of its owners have been chequered. Audley End is situated among rolling hills in Essex about a mile from the old market town of Saffron Walden.
The first record of a building here dates back to 1136 when Geoffrey de Mandeville, Earl of Essex founded a priory, the monks being of the benedictine order. When Henry VIII started the downfall of monasteries across the country Walden Abbey as it was known succumbed to the same fate.
Thomas Audley who was Henry's lord chancellor was given the estate, upon his death the abbey had been converted into a manor house.
The estate eventually passed to Thomas Howard the 4th Duke of Norfolk, reports suggested Thomas had spent 100,000 pounds but all documents were destroyed. He was accused of accepting bribes from Spain, rumours spread in the county that Audley End was built from spanish gold.
Audley End House has much to offer, as you walk around you'll find other captivating displays, shops where you can buy souvenirs or grab a bite to eat at the Servants hall tea room or for lighter snacks step into the Cart yard cafe. There's also a visitor centre to guide you in the right direction.
Thousands of people visit this place every year, wonderful gardens, inspiring designs, great open spaces and a house that has become a national treasure. A masterpiece with a long and colourful history, Audley End will surprise, enthrall and fascinate you with its ability to bring the world from another era back to life. So for a magnificent, enchanting day out take a trip to Audley End House.
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Saffron Walden & Audley End House, OCT 2019
Spent a week staying with Gill in her new home of Saffron Walden Essex. A little video showing parts of her town and nearby Audley End House.
A Day in the Life of Audley End House and Gardens
Discover what happens on a usual day at Audley End House and Gardens, or visit this historical place and see for yourself:
Audley End House and Gardens Historical Place Museum UK
A day out at Audley End House
A few photos of my day at Audley End
Playscheme's Play Area at Audley End House, Essex
Playscheme designed, manufactured and installed the new play area at English Heritage owned property; Audley End House.
The Play area comprimises a carved wooden horse with cart, springy horses, rocking hors, tunnel, swings and see-saw, together with a mini-Audley End playhouse.
The play area complimented the larger investment project at Audley End which entailed opening up of the stables building with exhibition space and the stabling of horses.
This new area has been extremely well recieved and and has gone towards making Audley End more family-friendly. It's given visitors more reasons to return and helped with membership sales.
2017.06.26 Bridge End Gardens, Safron Waldon, Essex, uk
Irene and Dave Hurr enjoy the Bridge End Gardens, Safron Waldon, Essex, uk
Audley End House and Garden Royston East Anglia
Audley End House and Garden could be closer to your doorstep than you think if you live in Royston East Anglia. Even if you know the area well we are here to help you and can offer advice to help you make the right decision. Simply visit our website.
Audley End House
Part of my Saffron Walden blog post
Ghost caught on camera Audley end house
We read on many websites about people seeing ghostly faces in the water, to actually see one and capture it on my camera shocked us to the core ! (the image can be seen between the triangle of the red berries) If i was able to show you the zoom in and out the image is still very clear,it is a genuine photo which has not been tampered with.i also have a much clearer image on my pc
Audley End House, Gardens and Miniature Railway
Hi Guys! Today I visited Audley End for my Mums birthday. I thought I might as well bring my camera along and I ended up getting some pretty good shots! I also got some footage from the 10 1/4 inch railway. Sorry this was a bit of a short video! Have a good bank holiday!
Enjoy! :-)
Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden is a medium-sized market town in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. It is located 12 miles (19 km) north of Bishop's Stortford, 15 miles (24 km) south of Cambridge and approx 45 miles (72 km) north of London.
THE LOST PUBS OF SAFFRON WALDEN
Some of the many lost watering holes of Saffron Walden. MEN ARE FROM MARS...I'M FROM SAFFRON WALDEN available from Amazon