Hosted by the 黑料头条 Southeast Chapter
The site for Blenheim Palace, in Oxfordshire was presented by the English nation to John Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough, in recognition of his victory in 1704 over French and Bavarian troops, a victory which decided the future of the Empire and, in doing so, made him a figure of international importance. The Palace sits within a large walled landscape park, with designs of Lancelot 鈥淐apability鈥� Brown from 1761 onwards.
Designed by John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor (a prot茅g茅 of Christopher Wren) in the early 1700s; with stonework, furniture, and tapestries crafted by the best talents of the age; and art and statuary by such notable artists as John Singer Sargent and Joshua Reynolds, Blenheim is filled with artistic commissions that provide a window into the history of England.
Regarded as perhaps the greatest of the stately homes and the finest example of baroque architecture in Great Britain, Blenheim is a treasure of English heritage. Join us as Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, the twelfth generation of the family, takes us on a privileged photographic tour of the palace.
The Lecture will begin at 4:00 PM A book signing and tea reception will follow.
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