Eaton Hall was remodelled in the Gothic style in 1870-1882 by Alfred Waterhouse for the Duke of Westminster. In 1963 the main part of the hall was demolished, and a new hall constructed. The chapel, clock tower and stables were retained.
The album print is inscribed 'Bedford 1503'. This is believed to refer to Francis Bedford, a contemporary of Bedford Lemere. The relationship between the two photographers is not fully understood. The Bedford Lemere day-books have the Bedford number (1503) prefixed by 'C&P', likely to refer to Catherall and Prichard who were based in Chester and published some of the work of Francis Bedford.
This is part of the Series: HBL01/01 Series Of Photographic Negatives And Prints; within the Collection: HBL01 The Bedford Lemere Collection
Source: Historic England Archive
Architect: Waterhouse, Alfred
Client: Westminster
Victorian Private Chapel, Victorian Country House, Victorian Clock Tower