Castle Howard

Castle Howard is a stately home in North Yorkshire, England, 15 miles (24 km) north of York. One of the grandest private residences in Britain, most of it was built between 1699 and 1712 for the 3rd Earl of Carlisle, to a design by Sir John Vanbrugh. It is not a true castle: The word is often used for English country houses constructed after the castle-building era (c.1500) and not intended for a military function. Castle Howard has been the home... more

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John Vanbrugh

Sir John Vanbrugh (his surname is pronounced Van-bruh) (24 January 1664? – 26 March 1726) was an English architect and dramatist, perhaps best known as the...

Nicholas Hawksmoor

Nicholas Hawksmoor (probably 1661 - 25 March 1736) was a British architect born to a humble family in Nottinghamshire. His career formed the brilliant middle...
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