Chatsworth logoA detail showing the head of the 1st Duke of DevonshireThe formal garden in 1699 from an engraving showing an aerial view of the formal gardens created for the 1st Duke of Devonshire, including many paths, statues, temples and fountains that still survive
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History of Chatsworth and the Cavendish Family
The 1800s

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A painting of the 6th Duke of Devonshire
1811
William Spencer Cavendish became 6th Duke of Devonshire 'The Bachelor Duke'.

The North Wing in 1832
1832
The 6th Duke entertained Princess Victoria in the new North Wing by Wyatville.

A picture of the Great Conservatory that was demolished in 1920
His head gardener, Sir Joseph Paxton, built rockeries, conservatories and the Emperor Fountain and supervised the rebuilding of Edensor village.

A painting of the 7th Duke of Devonshire
1858
William Cavendish Grandson of 5th Duke's brother became 7th Duke of Devonshire. Married Lady Blanche Howard, daughter of 6th Earl of Carlisle.

An illustration from the book 'The Birds of America' by John James Audubon
The 7th Duke collected books on exploration and natural history and rebuilt Edensor Church.

A painting of the 8th Duke of Devonshire
1891
Spencer Compton Cavendish became 8th Duke of Devonshire. Married Louise, widow of the Duke of Manchester, 'The Double Duchess'.
A photograph of King Edward VII at Chatsworth
The 8th Duke regularly entertained King Edward VII and Queen Alexandria.

1892 The 8th Duke commissioned water powered turbines to generate electricity for the house.

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