Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Hammond Castle

Thank you for the castle...
Made of stone let us call our own...

 {Castle Man -- Adam Lambert}

A few weeks back I finally made my way north to explore Hammond Castle. The castle was built in Gloucester, overlooking the water, by John Hammond in the 1920s (as a wedding present for his wife!).

The castle was used both as Hammond's home and a way for him to display his vast collection of Roman, medieval, and Renaissance artifacts. He also worked as a researcher and scientist there (and is known to have many patents to his name). 

The castle is amazing. Breathtaking views, amazing architecture, gorgeous artifacts. A little slice of history up on the North Shore. I can only imagine what it took to construct the castle nearly 100 years ago and what it would be like to have that view as my backyard! 


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17 comments:

  1. SuzaSeptember 12, 2017 at 4:50 AM

    So verstanden beautiful.

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  2. TomSeptember 12, 2017 at 5:49 AM

    ... a wedding present for his wife! WOW!

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  3. NCSueSeptember 12, 2017 at 7:10 AM

    Beautiful!!!
    Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2017/09/pop.html

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  4. Rhonda AlbomSeptember 12, 2017 at 7:59 AM

    The castle looks well positioned and an excellent place to display John Hammond's treasures.

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  5. BekahSeptember 12, 2017 at 8:13 AM

    Why didn't I think to ask for a castle as a wedding present? HELLO!!! :) Wow...this is just stunning! I love it!

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  6. Dara @ Not In JerseySeptember 12, 2017 at 8:59 AM

    Wow, what a neat place. Love your photos!

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  7. Heather{Our Life In a Click}September 12, 2017 at 9:42 AM

    Nice wedding present!! I love the gargoyle and the stained glass! The views are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. csuhpat1September 12, 2017 at 10:39 AM

    Wow, so lovely. What a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. packmomSeptember 12, 2017 at 12:05 PM

    So neat! Love the water views. Great pictures.

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  10. Claire JustineSeptember 12, 2017 at 3:09 PM

    Beautiful place to visit Tamar, stunning photos :)

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  11. likeschocolateSeptember 13, 2017 at 5:16 AM

    i love how you always find the most interesting places to visit. I have been to this city many times, but never been to this place. How fun!

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  12. ElaSeptember 13, 2017 at 2:09 PM

    What a beautiful place to visit !!
    Thanks for sharing your photos !!
    Greetings

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  13. Handmade in IsraelSeptember 14, 2017 at 12:39 AM

    What a wonderful wedding present! It looks beautiful.

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  14. Gina KleinworthSeptember 14, 2017 at 9:27 AM

    WOW - what an incredible sight!

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  15. MandySeptember 14, 2017 at 11:19 AM

    How sweet! Wonder if he won over his wife's heart with this castle overlooking water. Or maybe she was spoiled? ;) I'd love to visit someday. Thanks for sharing the gorgeous pictures! :)

    With Love,
    Mandy

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  16. Mary K.September 15, 2017 at 2:58 PM

    I love looking at stone castles or buildings. They have such a sense of permanence to them.

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  17. IdaSeptember 15, 2017 at 5:09 PM

    Cool castle.

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