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PMR.HK-41 Hong Kong 1958: Tiger Balm Mansions, a residence of Aw Boon Haw, in Haw Par Villa. Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

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PMR-D6554 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view of the Japanese Garden, created in a dell in 1908 by the 8th Viscount Powerscourt. Keywords: botanic, colourful, culture, gardens, heritage, historic, landscape, monument, park , picturesque
PMR-D10756 England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): a handsome, wrought iron gateway in the grounds of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, mansion, country house, work of art, artistic
PMR-D10755 England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland, from the grounds. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house
PMR-D10754 England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland, from the grounds. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house
PMR-D9992 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The mansion house, built by the Visconde da Praia, overlooking the iron-rich geothermal pool. Keywords: heritage, minerals, spa, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque
PMR-D9974 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Part of the lake which extends the length of the garden, with a glmpse of the mansion through the tree ferns. Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum
PMR-D9973 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The mansion house, built by the Visconde da Praia, overlooking the iron-rich geothermal pool. Keywords: heritage, minerals, spa, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque
PMR-D9971 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The goldfish and water lily pond with side view of the mansion house. Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum
PMR-D9950 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the mansion of Jose do Campo now houses the Hotel Casa do Jardim which dominates the 5-hectare-gardens which bear his name. Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, architecture
PMR-D9949 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the mansion of Jose do Campo now houses the Hotel Casa do Jardim which dominates the 5-hectare-gardens which bear his name. Keywords: heritage, architecture, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque
PMR-D9129 England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. View from the south-west, showing the two wings. Keywords: mansion, historic, heritage, architecture, gracious living, country house, parkland, Harpur Crewe family, estate
PMR-D9128 England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. The columned portico on the south facade, with the family standard flying above it. Keywords: mansion, historic, heritage, architecture, gracious living, country house, parkland, Harpur Crewe family
PMR-D9127 England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. A stained glass window in St. Giles church, the family chapel, which stands in the grounds of the estate. Keywords: mansion, Harpur Crewe family, parkland, country house, gracious living, architecture, heritage, historic
PMR-D9126 England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. The south facade with columned portico. Keywords: mansion, historic, heritage, architecture, gracious living, country house, parkland, Harpur Crewe family, estate
PMR-D9125 England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. View of the former stables, with a hadsome clocktower. Keywords: mansion, Harpur Crewe family, parkland, country house, gracious living, architecture, heritage, historic, estate
PMR-D9084 Argentina, Buenos Aires: Casa de Gobierno or Casa Rosada, is the office of the president and seat of the executive. It faces the Plaza de Mayo, as did the original fort from 1580, which it replaced. Keywords: South America, palace, mansion, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9017 Chile, Punta Arenas: the former Palace of Jose Montes Pello, who arrived from Spain in 1874, aged 19, and entered the cattle business, He bought land in Chile and Argentina and amassed one of the largest fortunes in the region. His residence was the work of architect Miguel Bonifetti and was completed in 1923, in the Italian neo-classical style. Keywords: South America, mansion, luxurious, culture, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, heritage, historic
PMR-D9004 Chile, Punta Arenas: the former Palace of Sara Braun, of one of the richest families, responsible for the development of Punta Arenas. The building is now known as Casa Braun-Menendez and displays the original opulent furnishings to the visiting public. Keywords: South America, mansion, luxurious, culture, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, heritage, historic
PMR-D6788 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. View from Lake Pollacappul with reflections in the waters. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately
PMR-D6787 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Part of the Victorian Walled Garden, flourishing after some years of neglect. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, botanic, horticultural, flower-beds, well manicured
PMR-D6786 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Part of the Victorian Walled Garden, flourishing after some years of neglect. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, botanic, horticultural, flower-beds, well manicured
PMR-D6785 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Part of the Victorian Walled Garden, flourishing after some years of neglect. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, botanic, horticultural, flower-beds, well manicured
PMR-D6784 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Hydrangea serrata "Bluebird" in the Victorian Walled Garden. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, botanic, horticultural, flower-beds, well manicured, hybrid, shrub
PMR-D6783 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Part of the Victorian Walled Garden, flourishing after some years of neglect. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, botanic, horticultural, flower-beds, well manicured
PMR-D6781 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Neo-gothic church built in the grounds as a memorial on the early death of Margaret. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately
PMR-D6780 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Much admired, finely carved marble fireplace. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, artistic
PMR-D6779 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Reflections in the waters of Lake Pollacappul. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately
PMR-D6778 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. View from Lake Pollacappul. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately
PMR-D6753 Northern Ireland, County Fermanagh: Florence Court (National Trust), a Palladian mansion dating from the mid-18th century and the home of the Cole family, the Earls of Enniskillen until 1973. View of the facade from the north-east. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, stately home, estate, gardens, manor house
PMR-D6752 Northern Ireland, County Fermanagh: Florence Court (National Trust), a Palladian mansion dating from the mid-18th century and the home of the Cole family, the Earls of Enniskillen until 1973. View of the facade and wings from the main lawn. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, stately home, estate, gardens, manor house
PMR-D6695 Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. The legendary White Stag, waiting to guide departed souls to Tir nan Og, the Gaelic afterworld. Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant
PMR-D6694 Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. The legendary White Stag, waiting to guide departed souls to Tir nan Og, the Gaelic afterworld. Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant
PMR-D6693 Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. View of foliage trees across the lake, with waterfowl. Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant
PMR-D6688 Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. View of Strangford Lough with poppies in the foreground. Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant
PMR-D6686 Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. View of Strangford Lough with poppies in the foreground. Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant
PMR-D6685 Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. View of foliage trees across the lake with water lilies in the foreground. Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant
PMR-D6684 Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry foor 270 years. The dining room with laid table. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, furnishings, furniture, porcelaine, candelabra
PMR-D6683 Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. The Sunk Garden with lilies in full bloom. Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant
PMR-D6682 Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. A lily flower. Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant
PMR-D6681 Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. Lily flowers. Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant
PMR-D6680 Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. An exquisite arrangement of foliage trees. Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant
PMR-D6679 Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. The Sunk Garden with lilies in full bloom. Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant
PMR-D6678 Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. The Sunk Garden with lilies in full bloom. Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant
PMR-D6677 Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. The gardens are the inspiration of Lady Edith, wife of the 7th Marquis. The Sunk Garden with lilies in full bloom. Keywords: heritage, historic, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden, flowers, colourful, herbacious, border, luxuriant
PMR-D6676 Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden
PMR-D6635 Northern Ireland, County Down, Castlewellan Forest Park: the castle was built 1856-58 by the Annesley family and is now used as a conference centre. The extensive gardens contain the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland. The baronial castle from across the lake. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, landscape, manor house, mansion, stately home
PMR-D6625 Northern Ireland, County Down, Downpatrick: south west (classical) facade of Castle Ward mansion (National Trust), overlooking Strangford Lough. Built in the 1860s, it has a classical facade facing south, but a gothic facade facing north, to satisfy the wishes of both Lord Bangor and his wife. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, historic, manor house, stately home, estate
PMR-D6557 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: the Triton Lake with its silver winged horses, which form part of the family coat of arms. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape
PMR-D6556 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: a magnificent landscaped view of Sugarloaf Mountain from the end of the estate. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape
PMR-D6555 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view of the Grotto in the Japanese Garden, created in a dell in 1908 by the 8th Viscount Powerscourt. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, botanic
PMR-D6553 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view of the Japanese Garden, created in a dell in 1908 by the 8th Viscount Powerscourt. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, botanic
PMR-D6552 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: Pepperpot Tower amid a diverse range of foliage. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, trees
PMR-D6551 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: cannons on the castellated parapet of Pepperpot Tower. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape
PMR-D6550 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view from the Pepperpot Tower showing a diverse range of trees. Sugarloaf Mountain in the background. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape
PMR-D6549 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: the Pepperpot Tower, modelled on a favourite pepperpot from Lord Powerscourt's table. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, architecture
PMR-D6548 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: elaborate wrought iron gates to the garden with the mansion in the background. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape
PMR-D6547 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: a colourful flower bed in the top walled garden. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, botanic
PMR-D6546 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view of the house and flowerbeds from the top walled garden. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, botanic
PMR-D6545 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: colourful memorial to Lady Julia, daughter of the 2nd Earl of Leicester, by her son. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape
PMR-D6544 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: a colourful herbacious border in the walled garden. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, botanic
PMR-D6543 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: a diversity of foliage trees reflected in the Dolphin Pool. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape
PMR-D6542 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: mature trees in the 64-square-kilometre estate. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape
PMR-D6541 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view of the mansion and terraces from the Triton Lake. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape
PMR-D6540 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view down the valley from the top terrace with the Sugarloaf Mountain in the distance. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape
PMR-D6510 England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): the Elizabethan mansion at the centre of the gardens was built in 1590. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, architecture
PMR-D6509 England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): bizarre yew-tree roots clasping the rocks on the "Rock Walk" Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, garden, woods
PMR-D6508 England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): bizarre yew-tree roots clasping the rocks on the "Rock Walk" Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, garden, woods
PMR-D6507 England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): Bloomers Valley, which is reverting to flower meadows after years of cultivation. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, ecology, biotope
PMR-D6506 England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): bizarre yew-tree roots clasping the rocks on the "Rock Walk" Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, garden, woods
PMR-D6505 England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): an artistically carved tree stump featuring a leaping fish by a woodland path. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, wood-carving, diversion
PMR-D6504 England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): giant mushrooms, artistically formed from rushes, by a woodland path. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, feature
PMR-D6503 England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): masses of wild flowers in Loder Valley, by Westwood Lake. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house
PMR-D6499 England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): a sika deer, carved in a living cedar tree, by Japanese artist Masa Susuki. Known as "Tachigi-bori", the aim is to recognise each tree's individual spirit without causing damage to the tree itself. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, wood-carving, artistic
PMR-D6498 England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland, from the grounds. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house
PMR-D6497 England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): view across the lake with landscaped trees by 'Capability' Brown and waterfowl. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house
PMR-D6496 England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House from the grounds. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house
PMR-D6495 England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the end of the lake with reflections of trees. The grounds were landscaped by 'Capability' Brown. Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, landscape
PMR-D6494 England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): distant view of the main facade of Petworth House from the end of the lake. The grounds were landscaped by 'Capability' Brown. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house
PMR-D6493 England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House from the lake, with geese in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house
PMR-D6491 England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland, from the grounds. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house
PMR-D6490 England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): an Ionic rotunda is a feature of the Pleasure Grounds, landscaped by 'Capability Brown'. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house
PMR-D6489 England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): a Doric temple is a feature of the Pleasure Grounds, landscaped by 'Capability Brown'. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, gardens
PMR-D6488 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Part of the Great Hall from the courtyard; note the "XXL" dog kennel! Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6487 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The Tudor-style west wing from the courtyard. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6486 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The south facade, reflected in the waters of the moat. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, country house, mediaeval, mansion
PMR-D6485 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. View of the house from the south-west, with stone bridge to the main entrance. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6484 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Landscaped pleasure gardens to the north of the house. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6483 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. A rose terrace, recently introduced into the gardens near the herbacious border. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6482 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. A water lily flower on the south lake. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6481 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The south facade reflected in the lake, which may once have been a mill pond. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6480 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The south facade reflected in the lake, which may once have been a mill pond. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval, ragwort
PMR-D6479 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The east facade with moat and stone bridge. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6478 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Part of the east facade, reflected in the water of the moat. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6477 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Elizabethan-type chimneys on the south east corner, with the stone bridge over the moat. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6476 England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The renovated south facade, reflected in the moat. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval
PMR-D6451 England, Sussex, Nymans Gardens (National Trust): view of the house and ruins across the main lawn, with flower beds in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house
PMR-D6407 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: "Romschlössle", a three-storey timber-frame mansion dating from 1593, formerly "Haus Weinsberg" now houses the Cultural Centre. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D5095 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: colonial-style mansion belonging to Teahouse Rochat. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D4729 The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Leyte, Tacloban: Santo Nino Shrine and Heritage Center was initiated by Imelda Romualdez Marcos as a mansion, equipped with every luxury, but never occupied. Chinese screen with inlaid mother-of-pearl. Keywords: gardens, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, ostentatious, palace, extravagant, ornamentation, decoration
PMR-D4728 The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Leyte, Tacloban: Santo Nino Shrine and Heritage Center was initiated by Imelda Romualdez Marcos as a mansion, equipped with every luxury, but never occupied. Personal bathroom. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, ostentatious, palace, extravagant, ornamentation, decoration
PMR-D4727 The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Leyte, Tacloban: Santo Nino Shrine and Heritage Center was initiated by Imelda Romualdez Marcos as a mansion, equipped with every luxury, but never occupied. Family bedroom. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, ostentatious, palace, extravagant, ornamentation, decoration
PMR-D4726 The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Leyte, Tacloban: Santo Nino Shrine and Heritage Center was initiated by Imelda Romualdez Marcos as a mansion, equipped with every luxury, but never occupied. Bronze bust of Imelda with family photographs. Keywords: gardens, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, ostentatious, palace, extravagant, ornamentation, decoration
PMR-D4725 The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Leyte, Tacloban: Santo Nino Shrine and Heritage Center was initiated by Imelda Romualdez Marcos as a mansion, equipped with every luxury, but never occupied. A drawing room. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, ostentatious, palace, extravagant, ornamentation, decoration
PMR-D4724 The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Leyte, Tacloban: Santo Nino Shrine and Heritage Center was initiated by Imelda Romualdez Marcos as a mansion, equipped with every luxury, but never occupied. Main staircase with display cabinets of oriental carved ivory. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, ostentatious, palace, extravagant, ornamentation, decoration
PMR-D4723 The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Leyte, Tacloban: Santo Nino Shrine and Heritage Center was initiated by Imelda Romualdez Marcos as a mansion, equipped with every luxury, but never occupied. Ballroom. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, ostentatious, palace, extravagant, ornamentation, decoration
PMR-D4722 The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Leyte, Tacloban: Santo Nino Shrine and Heritage Center was initiated by Imelda Romualdez Marcos as a mansion, equipped with every luxury, but never occupied. Visitor's bedroom suite with twin beds. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, ostentatious, palace, extravagant, ornamentation, decoration
PMR-D4721 The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Leyte, Tacloban: Santo Nino Shrine and Heritage Center was initiated by Imelda Romualdez Marcos as a mansion, equipped with every luxury, but never occupied. One of many visitor's bedrooms, mostly equipped with dioramas. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, ostentatious, palace, extravagant, ornamentation, decoration
PMR-D4720 The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Leyte, Tacloban: Santo Nino Shrine and Heritage Center was initiated by Imelda Romualdez Marcos as a mansion, equipped with every luxury, but never occupied. Keywords: gardens, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, ostentatious, palace, extravagant, ornamentation, decoration
PMR-D0328 England, Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe: Hughendon Manor, a red brick Victorian mansion which was the home of Benjamin Disraeli in the 19th century. During WWII it was the home of a government intelligence unit which analysed aerial photographs of Germany to locate suitable targets for bombing raids. Now the property of The National Trust. View of the house from the bottom of the garden. Keywords: stately homes, stately gardens
PMR-D0327 England, Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe: Hughendon Manor, a red brick Victorian mansion which was the home of Benjamin Disraeli in the 19th century. During WWII it was the home of a government intelligence unit which analysed aerial photographs of Germany to locate suitable targets for bombing raids. Now the property of The National Trust. View of the house from the bottom of the garden. Keywords: stately homes, stately gardens
PMR-D0326 England, Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe: Hughendon Manor, a red brick Victorian mansion which was the home of Benjamin Disraeli in the 19th century. During WWII it was the home of a government intelligence unit which analysed aerial photographs of Germany to locate suitable targets for bombing raids. Now the property of The National Trust. View of the house from the bottom of the garden. Keywords: stately homes, stately gardens
PMR297-09 Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: country palace built in 1780 for the Archbishops of Mainz in Schönbusch Park, reflected in the ornamental lake. Keywords: palace, architecture, reflections, mansion, Baroque, picturesque, colourful, heritage
PMR176-10 U.S.A., Washington D.C.: Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, and site of his tomb. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, mansion, country house, capital
PMR116-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: beds of tulips in the courtyard of the mansion, seen through the decorative wrought-iron grille (B = Bernadotte). Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical
PMR116-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: wing of the mansion home of Count and Countess Bernadotte, with the island's little Baroque chapel of St. Marien (1739). Beds of colourful tulips in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical, architecture, noble, church
PMR116-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: view of the lake from the terrace of the mansion, with beds of multicoloured tulips and wallflowers in eye-catching shapes. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical
PMR115-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: view of the lake from the terrace of the mansion, with multicoloured beds of tulips and wallflowers. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical
PMR115-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: view of the lake from the terrace of the mansion, with beds of tulips and wallflowers. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical
PMR-D2335 Iran, Sanandaj: a room facing the courtyard in the Asef Mansion, a Qajar building which is now a museum of Kurdish life. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion
PMR474-09 Spain, Catelonia, Girona: Palau dels Agullana, a Baroque mansion formerly the home of a viscount, with picturesque archway to the left. Keywords: architecture, historic, national heritage, dwellings
PMR498-03 England, Gloucestershire, Lower Slaughter: mansion house in the snow. Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage
PMR457-03 Slovakia, Bratislava: Palais Grassalkowich, built 1760-65 for Prince Anton Grassalkowich, until recently used by the communist youth organisation "Young Pioneers". View of the entrance with Slovakian flag. Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Pressburg, capital city, palace, mansion
PMR457-02 Slovakia, Bratislava: Palais Grassalkowich, built 1760-65 for Prince Anton Grassalkowich, until recently used by the communist youth organisation "Young Pioneers". Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Pressburg, capital city, palace, mansion
PMR131K-35 Thailand, Pattaya: Baan Sukhawadee Mansion, opened in 2000 as a Buddhist shrine, was presented to the community by a local businessman. Here, the mansion, seen through a colonnade in the garden. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR131K-34 Thailand, Pattaya: Baan Sukhawadee Mansion, opened in 2000 as a Buddhist shrine, was presented to the community by a local businessman. Here, the circular pool in the gardens, with the mansion in the background. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR131K-33 Thailand, Pattaya: Baan Sukhawadee Mansion, opened in 2000 as a Buddhist shrine, was presented to the community by a local businessman. Here, the richly furnished mansion house offering conference facilities as well as shrines. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR131K-32 Thailand, Pattaya: Baan Sukhawadee Mansion, opened in 2000 as a Buddhist shrine, was presented to the community by a local businessman. Here, the well-tended formal gardens. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR126K-23 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: part of the Roman Baths complex in Sans Souci Park, in the shape of an Italian mansion, reflected in its lake. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque
PMR108K-32 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schloss Eckberg, completeted in 1861 in Tudor style for an industrialist, is situated in the Elbe Valley and serves as a luxury hotel. Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, palace, mansion, castle
PMR108K-31 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schloss Albrechtsberg, built 1853, the former home of Prinz Albrecht von Preussen, in the Dresdner Elbtal (Elbe Valley). Keywords: East Germany, palace, mansion, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage
PMR099K-27 Argentina, San Miguel de Tucumán: Museo de la Industria Azucarera (Sugar Industry Museum), formerly the home of Bishop Colombres in the 18th century, traces the development of the local sugar industry. View of the mansion and outhouses. Keywords: sugar cane, cane crushing
PMR052K-34 Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: Plaza de Medina del Campo, with 14th century tower of the Lozoya Mansion.
PMR052K-32 Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: Casa de los Picos, a 15th century mansion whose facade is studded with pointed granite pyramids.
PMR002K-23 Poland, Zakopane: Winter snow scene of mansion with gabled roofs, now in use as a restaurant.
PMR033K-32 England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust); view from the west, with reflections in the moat. Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house
PMR033K-31 England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing courtyard garden with Ferrer's arms in flowers (7 lozenges) and the venerable wistaria. Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house, famous gardens
PMR033K-30 England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing gateway and windows of the great parlour and venerable wistaria in flower, from the courtyard. Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house, famous gardens
PMR033K-29 England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing south-east facade with moat. Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house
PMR033K-28 England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing moat and bridge. Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house
PMR033K-21 England, Derbyshire: Grounds of Kedleston Hall (National Trust), home of the Curzon family, built between 1759 and 1765, has some of the finest Robert Adam interiors in the country. The park, with lake and bridge were also the creation of Robert Adam. Keywords: stately homes, Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, architecture, mansions
PMR033K-20 England, Derbyshire: Kedleston Hall (National Trust), home of the Curzon family, built between 1759 and 1765, has some of the finest Robert Adam interiors in the country. Keywords: stately homes, Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, architecture, mansions
PMR431-07 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: late Gothic/Renaissance family house of the rich banker and industrialist Loitz, built in 1547. Keywords: metropolis, residence, mansion, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR375-12 Australia, Melbourne: "Como", an historic country mansion dating back to 1847, was taken over by the National Trust of Australia in 1959; view of the house from the well-wooded grounds. Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes
PMR375-11 Australia, Melbourne: "Como", an historic country mansion dating back to 1847, was taken over by the National Trust of Australia in 1959; garden facade with fountain. Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour
PMR598-02 Cyprus, Nicosia/Lefkosa: courtyard of the Hadjiyeorgakis Kornesios mansion, former home of the eponymous dragoman at the end of the 18th century; at present home of the Cyprus Ethnological Museum.