Inside Newby Hall: The Neoclassical country house that inspired Downton Abbey. Newby Hall is not just one of the most beautiful Georgian period country houses in Yorkshire, but also considered one of the best examples of a Robert Adam house in the Uk. Situated just a stones throw away from the Yorkshire market town of Ripon, Newby Hall is a Neoclassical masterpiece and considered the main inspiration behind Downton Abbey. For the full video documentary, which includes aerial footage of the house

A Neoclassical masterpiece. I’ve visited Harewood a number of times over the past few years, and it never fails to impress. Built between 1759 and 1771 by Edwin Lascelles, 1st Baron Harewood, Harewood House Is one of England’s finest Georgian period, neoclassical country houses. The Lascelles were wealthy plantation and slave owners, whom having accrued a magnificent wealth, invested it in the construction of Harewood. Designed by the celebrated architect John Carr, the house is certainly pleasi