It is important to mention that Bess’ marriages count as a career. This is because in Elizabethan England woman tried to marry up a social class and men married for money, because of this I think marriage was a rather strategic move for a woman in Elizabethan England. As for Bess in particular married 4 times (Robert Barlow, William Cavendish of Chatsworth (Sir), William St. Loe of Tormarton, George Talbot
Hardwick Hall Analysis by Mark Girouard and John Harvey Elizabethan architecture is reign of Queens Elizabeth I of England (1558-1603), influence by the European Renaissance styles, though often somewhat provincial in treatment. Hardwick Hall located in Derbyshire, built for the Countess of Shrewsbury (Bess of Hardwick), in 1591~1597. Hardwick Hall, “More glass than wall.” was a popular saying in the time where great expanses of glass were an ultimate luxury and a symbol of immense wealth. It was
said to be an attractive structure, built decoratively and attractively. The contrast between Wollaton hall and Hardwick hall for example indicates how Willoughby's personality and style differed. Wollaton hall and Hardwick hall both had the same mason, similar features but an immense difference in appearance. Hardwick hall's owner, Bess of Hardwick had a secure personality. Hardwick hall wasn't over decorated. The over decorated Wollaton hall however tells us the owner had an insecure personality