Probably one of Britain's most peculiar-looking landmarks, White Nancy sits atop the crest of Cheshire's Kerridge Hill. It's almost hard to describe it - is it a summer house or a folly? A sugar-loaf shape, or maybe an upturned bell?
White Nancy was built by John Gaskell in 1817, originally to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo - though what exactly the shape has to do with the battle is hard to tell. As for its name, well, we're not really sure. Some say Nancy was the name of the lead horse that carried the building materials up the hill, but others think it was named after one of the Gaskell daughters.
It may only be five metres tall, but because it's right on top of the hill you can see it for miles around. Throughout the year, the white paint catches the sunlight beautifully, and at sunset, the folly turns a red-pink colour. The spot offers extensive views across the Cheshire Plain, making it the perfect place for a romantic summer picnic.
This design shows White Nancy in all of its idiosyncratic splendour, with the Cheshire Plains spread out like a tablecloth behind it. A perfect gift for anyone with fond memories of being on Kerridge Hill.
