Only minutes outside of Oxford, Blenheim Palace delights visitors with a unique history, elaborate architecture, elegant rooms and world class gardens.
A selection of the British artist’s vibrant paintings is now on display at the historic stately home
The Bloke and I decided to spontaneously go out on a day trip the other day – we’ve both been feeling a little low and have cabin fever from being in the house for an extended period of time,…
Discover the grandeur of Blenheim Palace with this comprehensive guide! It tells you everything to see and gives you must knows tips for visiting. Blenheim Palace is UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only non-royal palace in the UK.
Complete guide to visiting Blenheim Palace, a grand 300-year-old Baroque palace in Oxfordshire, with how to get there, what to see and do.
The Marlboroughs 1957 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition John Albert Edward Spencer Churchill, the 10th Duke of Marlborough (1897 – 1972) and his wife Mary relax on a bench in the grounds of Blenheim Palace, the family seat in Oxfordshire. unframed c type print printed 2023 16×16 inches - paper size Limited to 150 prints only – regardless of paper size blind embossed Slim Aarons signature numbered in ink on the front certificate of authenticity included This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no official proof of authenticity, however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution less
From seasonal events to stunning foliage, visiting Blenheim Palace in autumn is the perfect way to escape the city for a day.
Only minutes outside of Oxford, Blenheim Palace delights visitors with a unique history, elaborate architecture, elegant rooms and world class gardens.
A complete guide to things to do in the Cotswolds including what to see and do, where to stay and tips to make the most of your trip.
Blenheim Palace in the Cotswolds, which hosted President Trump's controversial meeting with the Prime Minister this week, is one of the most spectacular country houses in the UK, with Capability Brown gardens to boot, and makes the perfect day trip from London. We take a look at its distinguished history
It was the shadows of the entrance gate to Blenheim Palace that caught my eye. Not quite sure why, it seemed like a good idea at the time, but I've gone for a combination of sepia and colour having retained the gold of the gate itself.
Only minutes outside of Oxford, Blenheim Palace delights visitors with a unique history, elaborate architecture, elegant rooms and world class gardens.
As a lover of heritage sites across the world, it’s difficult to hold back my excitement for a place like Blenheim Palace. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the only British palace to be awarded
Blenheim Palace is an exquisite manor house in Oxfordshire. Blenheim Palace history is fascinating and seeps through its walls and gardens.
Our experience of visiting Blenheim Palace in Woodstock Oxfordshire as a family day out with two young children. There's so much to do!
FLETCHER, Banister (1975). A History of Architecture (revised by J.C. Palmer). The Athlone Press, University of London, London. SBN 0 485 55001 6 --- Blenheim Palace is a monumental country house situated in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. It is the principal residence of the dukes of Marlborough, and the only non-royal non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. The palace, one of England's largest houses, was built between 1705 and circa 1722. Blenheim Palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The building of the palace was originally intended to be a reward to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, from a grateful nation for the duke's military triumphs against the French and Bavarians during the War of the Spanish Succession, culminating in the 1704 Battle of Blenheim. However, soon after its construction began, the palace was to become the subject of political infighting; this led to Marlborough's exile, the fall from power of his duchess, and lasting damage to the reputation of the architect Sir John Vanbrugh. Designed in the rare, and short-lived, English Baroque style, architectural appreciation of the palace is as divided today as it was in the 1720s. It is unique in its combined usage as a family home, mausoleum and national monument. The palace is also notable as the birthplace and ancestral home of Sir Winston Churchill. Following the palace's completion, it became the home of the Churchill, later Spencer-Churchill, family for the next 300 years, and various members of the family have in that period wrought changes, in the interiors, park and gardens. At the end of the 19th century, the palace was saved from ruin by funds gained from the 9th Duke of Marlborough's marriage to American railroad heiress Consuelo Vanderbilt. The exterior of the palace remains in good repair (Wikipedia)
A selection of the British artist’s vibrant paintings is now on display at the historic stately home
Nicola Twilley writes about the designer Adrian Fisher, who has devoted the past four decades to bringing back mazes, long regarded as historical curiosities. He has created more than seven hundred—including one on a skyscraper in Dubai and another that’s now reproduced on Britain’s five-pound note.
Blenheim Palace 1924 plans. English Renaissance Architecture Original lithograph Framable. From a 1924 book on World Architecture. Two sided page with no show through. It would look lovely framed and displayed in your study. Also available matted. This print is printed on a single page that measures 9.25 by 5.75 inches. Also available matted for 8 by 10 frame. Make your selection at check-out (and which side should be matted) 728/6 1122 Come find other wonderful things in my shop: jbling.etsy.com
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How to plan a London day trip to Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds villages. We were able to tour the grand Blenheim Palace, stop at Bladon (burial place of Winston Churchill), and stop at the cute Cotswolds villages of Bibury and Burford. We share how to plan your own day trip to Blenheim Palace, Oxford, and the Cotswolds whether you want to do it by car, public transit, or with a guided day tour.