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Yorkshire's Great Houses.

Behind the Scenes by Sir Thomas Ingilby on sale in the Gift Shop

What makes Yorkshire's stately homes so special?

It could be there stunning architecture, encompassing every style from early Tudor to Georgian splendour, their furnishings, with everything from Chippendale furniture to priceless paintings, or as repositories of history - the kings and queens, rebels and martyrs, whose deeds still on within their walls?

Sir Thomas Ingilby, whose family have lived at Ripley Castle for nearly 700 years, has enjoyed unprecedented access to Yorkshire's great houses, going behind the scenes to discover what daily life is like for both staff and owners, and how our modern-day stately homes have changed from country seats to tourist attractions.