Gill White, Bess of Hardwick and Hardwick Hall.

Bess of Hardwick is one of the most fascinating women of the 16th century, and her most famous building, Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire, survives as a fine example of Elizabethan creativity, magnificence and pride.  This talk outlines Bess’s remarkable life and then explores the architecture and contents of Hardwick Hall , surely her lasting monument.