International Women's Day - explore a few in our Peak District area
International Women's Day - explore a few in our Peak District area:- 1) Chatsworth House & gardens The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire - she started the development of the commercial side of Chatsworth and raising money for the estate - as well as starting the Children's Farm and Farm Shop "to explain to children that food is produced by farmers who also look after the land and the the two functions are inextricably mixed" - there is a more obiturary in the Daily Telegraph which highlights some of the more interesting parts of her life there are also a number of books she has written. Chatsworth opens again from 24 March 2018 2) Haddon Hall - Jane Eyre Haddon Hall with its house and grounds has played host to no less than 3 versions of 'Jane Eyre'! Screen credits also include "Elizabeth", "Pride & Prejudice", The Other Boleyn Girl" and "The Princess Bride". This medieval hall is a great place to vi
