Cranborne Manor House Postcard – Dorset Historic North Front

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Cranborne Manor House Postcard – Dorset Historic North Front

A serene view through wrought-iron gates to Cranborne’s grand Elizabethan façade, faithfully photographed by Angelo Hornak.

Measurements: approx. 4 x 6 inches
Dates: not available
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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The image captures a peaceful Dorset morning, where three dogs rest beneath open gates, inviting the viewer up the manicured lawn towards the majestic north front of Cranborne Manor House. Bathed in soft light, this rare vantage evokes centuries of aristocratic quietude nestled in the English countryside.

Located in Cranborne, Dorset, this manor was originally a royal hunting lodge before being transformed into a stately Elizabethan residence in the early 1600s. With its distinctive tall chimneys and symmetrical façade, the house remains a private estate but is occasionally opened to the public. This postcard was photographed by Angelo Hornak and printed by Julians Press Ltd of Wimborne, capturing the house’s timeless elegance.

To own this card is to celebrate Dorset’s architectural grace and the enduring intimacy of English country estates. Ideal for collectors of stately homes, Elizabethan architecture, or canine-themed heritage prints.

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