Shugborough: A photographer’s paradise
A true getaway from Manchester, with a 90-minute drive to the rolling countryside of Staffordshire and a magnificent country estate.
Shugborough was the home of famous royal and society photographer Lord Patrick Lichfield, until his death in 2005.
This connection added an extra dimension to a day out exploring and photographing the vast estate, including its beautiful walled garden, fabulous follies and lavish interiors of the big house.
It was an absolute pleasure on a summer’s day. You should visit if you get the chance.
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You were channeling the great photographer’s instincts, Mike. :) Love your eye for architectural details.
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Thank you Jane, really pleased you like them. It’s amazing what seeing a place for the first time can do for your inspiration 😊
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Great post and images. I’ve been there many times. It fell into disrepair and faded when the local council couldn’t finance its upkeep, but now the National Trust has re-established itself at the property it’s looking good again. I remember visiting it in the 1980s carrying my Olympus OM2 Spot-Program when the Earl came into the room we were walking through. He saw the camera and said, “I have one of them – it’s a great camera”, and carried on walking past. Cue my smug face. I think there is one of his OM2 SP’s on display with its power winder in the house. Now we can get around more I shall go back there again.
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Hi Clive, many thanks for getting in touch. I love your recollection of Lord Lichfield – wonderful. I sense he was quite a lad in his time. The estate is in fine fettle now and a pleasure to visit and capture, especially with his spirit not too far away. And plenty of space for keeping a distance :)
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Love your stately old estates and homes, think I’ve been to this one and loved the follies! Only the English do them so well :) Hope you are safe and well and didn’t go out celebrating on Freedom Day with the mingling masses. Cheers Lee
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Good to hear from you Lee. Ah you think you’ve been to this one? It’s pretty high up on the list. I’m still maintaining splendid isolation – no change there! Hope you’re not too affected by further Aus lockdowns.
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Nice set Mike. Reminds me of Mt. Vernon which was George Washington’s residence.
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Thank you and interesting to hear the comparison. Your comment came up as anonymous so I’m scratching my head a little?!
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