The Iron Bridge with Dr. Hobson and the Squire. (2)
View of Walton Hall from the north-east showing the Lombardy Poplar, Water Gate and Iron Bridge. (2) The car park now occupies much of the foreground.
Mr. Waterton and the author photographed beneath the Lombary Poplar. (2)
This is an engraving of a photograph commissioned by Dr. Hobson. When Dr. Hobson managed to get this photograph taken of the Squire, he thought that his companion would be unaware that he had been caught on camera; however, after the event, Waterton remarked to his friend: "They might succeed in getting your face, but it was utterly impossible they could catch mine, as I had my back to them, and to that they are welcome." (2).
In the pre-digital age, 'quick pix' were a problem.
Front view of Walton Hall, surrounded by the lake. (2)
The Avenue, it ran between Walton Hall and The Balk. The photograph, date not known but perhaps early 20th century, shows Walton Hall Bridge across the Barnsley Canal, looking to the west. The gates appear to be in place, they are no longer there. The lane cuts through Waterton Park Golf Course. A 20th century house is now situated to the left of the bridge. The original lodge has gone.
Notes.
1. Essays on Natural History by Charles Waterton, First Series. New Edition, 1857. Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans & Roberts.
2. Engraving from a photograph in Charles Waterton, His Home, Habits & Handiwork, Richard Hobson, M.D., Cantab., Leeds. Published by Whittaker & Company, London, and John Smith, Leeds. 1st edition 1866, 2nd enlarged edition 1867.
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