30 photos show Chatsworth House down the years - with the people, events and artwork that make the Peak District stately home special
By Julia Rodgerson
Published 9th Aug 2023, 14:45 BST
Updated 10th Aug 2023, 13:37 BST
Chatsworth estate is home to the Devonshire family and has been passed down through 16 generations.
The estate comprises a Grade I listed house and stables, a 105-acre garden, a 1,822-acre park, a farmyard and adventure playground, and one of Europe’s most significant private art collections.
It has been home to the Devonshire family for nearly five centuries.
The house and garden were first constructed by Sir William Cavendish and Bess of Hardwick in 1555. The Elizabethan garden was much smaller than the modern garden is now.
In the last 60 years, many of the historic features of the garden have been restored and numerous important new features have been added.
Here is a collection of retro photographs from over the years including a look back at memorable artwork and events.
The house and garden were first constructed by Sir William Cavendish and Bess of Hardwick in 1555. The Elizabethan garden was much smaller than the modern garden is now.
9. Ballet dancers
Ballet dancers, (L-R) Daisy Kerry, Benjamin Jones, Daisy Edwards and Alice Rathbone, from The Claire Dobinson School of Dance, pose for photographers as they recreate The Nutcracker in the painted hall of Chatsworth House, at the stately home's pantomine themed Christmas events on November 4, 2016. Photo: Christopher Furlong
King Charles III, formerly The Prince of Wales visited Laurent Perrier Garden on October 23, 2015 in Chatsworth. Laurent-Perrier and the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire created a show garden that was a tribute to Chatsworth’s grounds and history. (Photo by Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images) Photo: WPA Pool
King Charles III, formerly The Prince of Wales and Queen Camilla follow the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, Lady Sophia Cavendish and Lady Emma Cavendish during the funeral of Deborah, Dowager Duchess of Devonshire at St Peters Church, Edensor on October 2, 2014 in Chatsworth. Photo: Christopher Furlong