A beautiful Derbyshire mansion falls into oblivion
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Markeaton Hall was demolished in 1963–64 (Photo: Derby Telegraph/Derek Palmer)1 of 14 -
![A window at Markeaton Hall, circa 1964, prior to its demolition]()
A window at Markeaton Hall, circa 1964, prior to its demolition (Image: Derby Telegraph)2 of 14 -
![Market place]()
Market place (Image: Derby Telegraph)3 of 14 -
![Markeaton Hall, facing east, circa 1964, prior to its demolition]()
Markeaton Hall, facing east, circa 1964, prior to its demolition (Image: Derby Telegraph)4 of 14 -
![A fountain at Markeaton Hall]()
A fountain at Markeaton Hall (Image: Derby Telegraph)5 of 14 -
![The old fountain in Markeaton Hall, taken in 1958]()
The old fountain in Markeaton Hall, taken in 1958 (Image: Derby Telegraph/Tony Bowler)6 of 14 -
![An ornate 17th century Italian fountain, saved from the roadside in Kegworth, Leicestershire, after Markeaton Hall was demolished in 1964]()
An ornate 17th century Italian fountain, saved from the roadside in Kegworth, Leicestershire, after Markeaton Hall was demolished in 1964 (Image: Derby Telegraph)seven of 14 -
![An 18th century Venetian fountain which was brought back by one of the Mundy family members from a major tour and placed in the grounds of Markeaton Hall. It was later acquired by a Dr Hamilton, of Matlock Bath, and then offered to the council on condition that it be placed in Darley Park where he could view it from his neighboring house. The fountain is pictured here at the south entrance to Darley Park]()
An 18th century Venetian fountain which was brought back by one of the Mundy family members from a major tour and placed in the grounds of Markeaton Hall. It was later acquired by a Dr Hamilton, of Matlock Bath, and then offered to the council on condition that it be placed in Darley Park where he could view it from his neighboring house. The fountain is pictured here at the south entrance to Darley Park (Image: Derby Telegraph/Stuart Wilde)8 of 14 -
![The Orangery at Markeaton Hall, circa 1960s]()
The Orangery at Markeaton Hall, circa 1960s (Image: Derby Telegraph)9 of 14 -
![A desolate shell... Markeaton Hall demolished 1963-64]()
A desolate shell… Markeaton Hall demolished 1963-64 (Image: SUBMITTED)ten of 14 -
![Markeaton Park, circa 1960s]()
Markeaton Park, circa 1960s (Image: Derby Telegraph)11 of 14 -
![The ornate fireplace in Markeaton Hall]()
The ornate fireplace in Markeaton Hall (Image: Derby Telegraph)12 of 14 -
![Photo taken by Brenda Ray, from Mickleover, of the steps leading to Markeaton Hall, the former home of the Mundy family]()
Photo taken by Brenda Ray, from Mickleover, of the steps leading to Markeaton Hall, the former home of the Mundy family (Image: Derby Telegraph/Brenda Ray)13 of 14 -
![The magnificent Markeaton Hall, Derbyshire]()
The magnificent Markeaton Hall, Derbyshire (Image: Derby Telegraph/WWWINTER)14 of 14
