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Blenheim Palace
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
ADDRESS
Woodstock OX20 1PP, United Kingdom

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About Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is a palace situated in Oxfordshire, England. It was the official residence of the Dukes of Marlborough. It was one of the largest houses in England built between 1705 to 1722. Sir John Vanburgh designed the palace who was also accused of extravagance done in the palace due to improper design. It was named after the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. It was a reward for John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough who helped Queen Anne by supplying his military men to fight against French and Bavarians. It is open for public visits between 9:30 am to 6:00 pm throughout the week.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Blenheim Palace

  • It was the first non-royal and non-pontifical house that got the title of palace.
  • A fund of 240k pounds was declared by the Queen to build the country house.
  • It was made using Baroque architecture which is the Italian style of making exuberant and luxurious buildings.
  • The palace was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Though he spent most of the time in a boarding school but before he got admission in the school and the time of school holidays he used to live in the palace. Also, he proposed his wife in the Temple of Diana summerhouse situated in the palace gardens
    The palace was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Though he spent most of the time in a boarding school but before he got admission in the schoo
  • The palace has an important contribution in both the world war. In the First World War, it was used as a convalescence hospital while during the Second World War, it served as a hiding place for over 400 boys from Malvern College. For the whole one academic year, its room even bathrooms turned into classrooms and dormitories for the boys.
    The palace has an important contribution in both the world war. In the First World War, it was used as a convalescence hospital while during the Secon
  • The palace is surrounded by a beautiful garden for which the Great Lake was constructed and thousands of trees were planted.
    The palace is surrounded by a beautiful garden for which the Great Lake was constructed and thousands of trees were planted.
  • There is a 134 feet tall Column of the Victory situated in the northern part of the park. It also has a statue of John Churchill who is dressed as a Roman general.
    There is a 134 feet tall Column of the Victory situated in the northern part of the park. It also has a statue of John Churchill who is dressed as a R

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