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English country house
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An English country house is a large house or mansion in the English countryside. Such houses were often owned by individuals who also owned a town house. This allowed them to spend time in the country
Belton House in Lincolnshire is considered a complete example of a typical English country house. It was built between 1685 and 1687 by Sir John Brown
Belton House in Lincolnshire is considered a complete example of a typical English country house. It was built between 1685 and 1687 by Sir John Brownlow, 3rd Baronet.
Longleat in Wiltshire is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Elizabethan architecture in Britain. In the 20th century, it opened to payin
Longleat in Wiltshire is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Elizabethan architecture in Britain. In the 20th century, it opened to paying visitors in 1949, becoming one of the first country houses to do so; the estate later established the first drive-through safari park outside Africa in 1966.
Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire, designed by Matthew Brettingham and Robert Adam, one of the great power houses.
Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire, designed by Matthew Brettingham and Robert Adam, one of the great power houses.
Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. One of England's largest houses, it was built between 1705 and 1722.
Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. One of England's largest houses, it was built between 1705 and 1722.
Destruction of country houses in 20th-century Britain
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The destruction of country houses in 20th-century Britain was the result of a change in social conditions: many country houses of varying architectural merit were demolished by their owners. Collectiv
English country house
…early 20th centuries were the swansong of the traditional English country house lifestyle. Increased taxation and the effects of World War I led to the demolition of hundreds of houses; those that remained had to adapt to survive. While a château or a Schloss can be fortified or unfortified, a country house, similar to an Ansitz, is…
Trentham Hall in Staffordshire was so lavish that in 1873 the visiting Shah of Persia remarked to the future King Edward VII of their host, "too grand
Trentham Hall in Staffordshire was so lavish that in 1873 the visiting Shah of Persia remarked to the future King Edward VII of their host, "too grand for a subject; you'll have to have his head off when you come to the throne."
An advertisement, from 1912, for the roofing balustrade and urns from the demolished Trentham Hall
An advertisement, from 1912, for the roofing balustrade and urns from the demolished Trentham Hall
During the 20th century, the dispersal of a country house's contents became a frequent event. The 1977 sale of Mentmore Towers' contents highlighted t
During the 20th century, the dispersal of a country house's contents became a frequent event. The 1977 sale of Mentmore Towers' contents highlighted the issue.
Small country house: Dawley Court, Uxbridge (c. 1894), was sold with 20 acres in 1929 for £10,000, and demolished soon after.
Small country house: Dawley Court, Uxbridge (c. 1894), was sold with 20 acres in 1929 for £10,000, and demolished soon after.