There are some notable buildings in the baroque style in Britain though it was seen as a bit vulgar and never really took hold it was significantly adapted when used especially when it came to church architecture. After Vitruvius Britannicus by Colen Campbell was published in 1715 it pretty much fell out of fashion altogether as everyone started building in the Palladian/ neoclassical style and developing grand landscape gardens.
What a wonderful property and an amazing story. How gratified Henrietta would be to know how her property is being used now, supporting and encouraging other women who have suffered abuse and handicap. Thank you for the marvelous narration! The care and love you all take to conserve and protect this house is evident. I especially appreciate that it seems women undertook this project - its concept, design and purpose - all for the sake of a woman whose life deserved to be remembered. Brava All!
When I lived in Twickenham, I heard that a few decades back, the demolition of Marble Hill House was proposed by the council. The only reason it was preserved was because of a local campaign.
You can go in these buildings now only a small percentage of the population would have been able to travel let alone gain access to the kings mistresses residence.
I've had the pleasure of visiting Marble Hill in 2009...it was gorgeous then, and I can only imagine how beautiful it is now!
As a Central European, I'm frankly astonished to see a house in this style is so old! 1720s would be deep in Baroque/Rococo here in Czechia. :-)
The Baroque was very popular in Britain too in the early 18th century! Blenheim Palace, Castle Howard and Chatsworth all date from that era.
There are some notable buildings in the baroque style in Britain though it was seen as a bit vulgar and never really took hold it was significantly adapted when used especially when it came to church architecture. After Vitruvius Britannicus by Colen Campbell was published in 1715 it pretty much fell out of fashion altogether as everyone started building in the Palladian/ neoclassical style and developing grand landscape gardens.
What a wonderful property and an amazing story. How gratified Henrietta would be to know how her property is being used now, supporting and encouraging other women who have suffered abuse and handicap. Thank you for the marvelous narration! The care and love you all take to conserve and protect this house is evident. I especially appreciate that it seems women undertook this project - its concept, design and purpose - all for the sake of a woman whose life deserved to be remembered. Brava All!
Beautiful house in a beautiful country, great job!
Flawless dear, cheers for such a bloody enjoyable video!
Beautiful house, so glad it's being taken care of!
Well done, English Heritage!
Love to visit
I can’t wait to visit it😍
What an elegant house.
Ty for posting on my day off from work!!!
When I lived in Twickenham, I heard that a few decades back, the demolition of Marble Hill House was proposed by the council. The only reason it was preserved was because of a local campaign.
if I could I want to go ENgland once more
DOD they use it in Notting Hill. Because it looks like the house they used.
Thanks EU! 🙏🇬🇧
Does this mean works are finished so I can get into the gardens via the western-most gate on the Richmond Rd again? Happy face if so.
i wonder what would happen if i was born in 17 cen
You can go in these buildings now only a small percentage of the population would have been able to travel let alone gain access to the kings mistresses residence.
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I wonder did she loose her hearing as a result of the domestic abuse?