Photographing Gwydir Castle, North Wales.

Tucked away in the beautiful Conwy Valley near Llanrwst, Gwydir Castle is one of Wales's most fascinating historic houses. Dating back to the late 15th century, the castle has a rich and complex history, having served as the ancestral home of the powerful Wynn family before falling into decline and eventually being rescued through a remarkable restoration programme.

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Christopher Doyle Christopher Doyle

The Royal Pavilion, Brighton

Photographing the Royal Pavilion in Brighton is a truly unique experience. Few historic buildings in the UK offer such a striking blend of Regency elegance and exotic fantasy, with its onion domes, minarets and richly decorated interiors, it is unlike anything else in the country.

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Palais Garnier Opera House interiors

Photographing the historic Palais Garnier Opera House in Paris is a fantastic experience for a heritage photographer. I had admired images of its stunning interiors in books, but seeing it in person was breathtaking and a wonderful opportunity to capture my own set of photographs.

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Christopher Doyle Christopher Doyle

Christmas at Lyme Park, Cheshire

For the past two years, Lyme Park in Cheshire has invited the talented artist Sophie Tyrrell to design their annual Christmas event at the hall. Sophie’s imaginative concept is titled Animal Crackers, which features a captivating menagerie of extraordinary and colourful creatures crafted from papier-mâché, various fabrics, and even vintage clothing. The display transports visitors into a whimsical world where these splendid and unusual animals can be found engaging in a variety of festive activities.

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The Tabley House Collection

I recently had the pleasure of photographing the interiors of Tabley House in Cheshire. This beautiful Grade I listed stately home was built by architect John Carr of York between 1761 and 1769 for Sir Peter Byrne Leicester and is the only 18th century Palladian country house in Cheshire.

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Holkham Hall, Norfolk

I have recently been commissioned to photograph the impressive Holkham Hall in Norfolk. This 18th-century country house was constructed for the 1st Earl of Leicester and is one of England's finest examples of the Palladian revival style of architecture.

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