Hungerford Almshouses
by John Chivers
Title
Hungerford Almshouses
Artist
John Chivers
Medium
Photograph - Photo Print
Description
This is the wonderfully amazing and very ornate Hungerford Almshouses.
here is a little info on this old 17th century building.
The Hungerford Almshouses in Corsham, Wiltshire, England, were built in 1668 for Lady Margaret Hungerford of Corsham Court. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building.[1]
It was founded to provide homes for six (later eight) poor people and education for ten children.
In 1802, Edward Hasted was given the Mastership of The Hungerford Almshouses by his friend William Bouverie, who had become Earl of Radnor in 1765. Hasted remained Master of the Almshouse from 1807 until his death in 1812.
The site is also known as Lady Margaret Hungerford Almshouses & Schoolroom and Corsham Almshouses & 17th Century Schoolroom. The complex includes the 17th century almshouses, the schoolroom with original 17th century furnishings and an exhibit room, the warden's house and stables.
Margaret Hungerford was the daughter of William Holliday, a wealthy London merchant and alderman, and the widow of Sir Edward Hungerford.
The shot was taken on a very angry stormy evening and the thoughts of getting a wonderful sunset was was all but gone out of mind. The sun came out just at the right time spreading reds across the skyline. The conditions of this shoot turned out to be perfect with a beautiful sky combined with the golden hour light creating and wonderful glow on this very old and ornate building.
composition wise a panorama worked perfectly and captured all that I wanted in the scene including all the wonderful details such as the bell tower and relaxing garden complete with sitting bench to the far right.
Thank you for looking. john chivers
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May 20th, 2013
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Comments (22)
Laurie Search
Such amazing light hitting the top of that beautiful building, and the sky is just gorgeous!!! :)))vf
Sharon Duguay
Beautiful Congrats on your super feature in STA group John v/f
John Chivers replied:
Thank you Sharon I had no idea until you said. Feels great having work featured in anyway :)
Julie Magers Soulen
Wow! There is so much mood going on here. I love the light catching the gables. Beautiful work! f/v
John Chivers replied:
Thank you Julie for your wonderfully detailed kind comment, love this wonderful old building :)
David and Carol Kelly
Beautiful sweet light.
John Chivers replied:
Thank you both, yes indeed I was lucky to have both the light and colour. All the best, John :)
Sonali Gangane
Beautiful shot!V
John Chivers replied:
Thank you Sonali for your wonderful comments towards my works. All the best, John :)
John Bailey
John, I love this image and your info. Nice work. v/fav/f/t
John Chivers replied:
Thank you for all your comments, support and f/v/f/t glad you read the info..quite a bit I know but wonderful house :) All the best, John :)
Atousa Raissyan
Great work :) Love the light on the house :)
John Chivers replied:
Thank you Atousa wonderful 'golden hour' never thought it would come looking at the sky that day? hehe. All the best, John :)