Blenheim Palace, in Oxfordshire, was designed by John Vanbrugh. The English nation presented the site 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.
The design and building of the Palace between 1705 and 1722 represented the beginning of a new style of architecture and its landscaped Park, designed by Lancelot “Capability” Brown, is considered “a naturalistic Versailles”.
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| It seems we are always in rain coats, and they were needed before the tour was over. |
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| Elder and Sister Madden |
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| Elder and Sister Wallace to the left. |
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| I made sure Elder Parker saw this quote from Churchill! |
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| Elder & Sister Wallace, Elder & Sister Madden, Elder & Sister Pearce. Sister Parker. Since he had his newly acquired UK driver's license, Elder Parker was the designated driver today, as well as photographer. |
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