Hardwick Hall

Bess started building the new Hardwick Hall almost immediately following Talbot's death in which year?

What was the name of the Renaissance-inspired covered walkway on both the east and west sides of the hall?

As a consequence of their continued problems, Bess left Chatsworth and began building what?

The windows were made from glass from a glassworks Bess inherited after a battle with Talbot's son - what was his name?

The Shrewsbury's marriage came under great strain because of what?

Much of the furniture at Hardwick Hall reflected Bess's love for which style?

What was the name of the architect Bess commissioned to design the new building?

True or false: Bess of Hardwick died before Elizabeth I

On top of each tower there were crests inspired by Flemish designs showing which initials?

The roof at Hardwick was made in Bess's own foundries - from what?

Bess began life at the lower end of which group in Elizabethan society?

Elizabethan gardens often included which of the following?

What was the name of Bess's third husband who was a favourite of Elizabeth I and gave her access to the royal court?

Which of the following were materials used to make tapestries at Hardwick Hall?

What did Bess include references to, to show her sophistication, knowledge of current trends, and test her guests?

Long Galleries were usually at least how long?

By the 15th century the land around country houses was used more for what?

True or false: Hardwick Hall had a central, medieval-style courtyard

To keep the building looking symmetrical, what were hidden inside the building?

What was the name of the bedchamber which particularly showcased Bess's wealth and status?

Why was the Long Gallery at Hardwick Hall so important?

Talbot's assets included farmland, as well as what?

By 1601, Bess had a collection of how many different paintings?

Most of the stone used in the construction of the hall came from Bess's own - what?

The famous saying about Hardwick Hall goes "Hardwick Hall, more glass than..." - what?

Bess bought tapestries from the estate of which famous Elizabethan following his death, replacing his crest with hers?

What feature did Smythson include which were popular for private chats and enjoying the scenery?

Entry to Hardwick was through a what?

Bess's fourth husband George Talbot was the earl of where?

True or false: Bess preferred tapestries to decorative wooden panels

Bess was particularly proud of her carpets which came from which country?

What was the name of Bess's first husband who she married when they were just teenagers and who died young?

True or false: Hardwick Hall had a medieval-style Great Hall

Much of his land - as well as Bess's - was in which region of England?

Which room was used in country houses for the household to worship?

The most important rooms could be accessed by a grand staircase up to the third floor. Which of the following was there?

These paintings included portraits of who?

True or false: each of Bess's marriages improved her social standing

The windows got taller as the building got higher, reflecting the Elizabethan belief in which divine plan?

What was the name of Bess's second husband who upon his death left her both a huge estate at Chatsworth and large debts?