Stamford is very much like Rome in that it began as a humble town that was built on the banks of a river, but which quickly established itself as a major trading area. This level of prosperity enjoyed by the town quickly attracted the unwanted attention of both the Romans, as well as the Norsemen. It is here in this small town, so beloved by TV directors and media experts for its authentic and rustic architecture that an army congregated in order to force the hand of the ruling king of England at that time John I to sign the Magna Carta.
The close proximity to a river made the transport of raw materials and finished goods all the more easy, meaning that Stamford quickly became a major industrial area for the pottery business, although the town would later diversify into textile and wool production later on.
Stamford is renowned for its stunning stone architecture, but all of the cities finery pales in comparison to Burghley House, which is a 16th century country home which has a level of opulence that will take your breath away.
In total Burghley House contain no less than 80 different rooms, and the entire home is constructed according to the Baroque style of architecture. The end result is an overwhelmingly grandiose and awe inspiring visual feast, and whilst England has more than its fair share of country homes, Burghley House certainly trumps them all in terms of its magnificent and awe inspiring beauty.
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