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Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester (fifth creation)
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Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester, KB was an English land-owner and patron of the arts. He is particularly noted for commissioning the design and construction of Holkham Hall in north Norfolk. Between 1722 and 1728, he was one of the two Members of Parliament for Norfolk. He was honoured by being created first Earl of Leicester, in a recreation of an ancient earldom.
The Earl of Leicester
The Earl of Leicester
Holkham Hall, Norfolk
Holkham Hall, Norfolk
Holkham Hall
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Holkham Hall is an 18th-century country house near the village of Holkham, Norfolk, England, constructed in the Neo-Palladian style for the 1st Earl of Leicester by the architect William Kent, aided by Lord Burlington.
Holkham Hall. The severely Palladian south facade with its Ionic portico is devoid of arms or motif; not even a blind window is allowed to break the v
Holkham Hall. The severely Palladian south facade with its Ionic portico is devoid of arms or motif; not even a blind window is allowed to break the void between the windows and roof-line, while the lower windows are mere piercings in the stark brickwork. The only hint of ornamentation is from the two terminating Venetian windows.
Holkham Hall. Top right: one of the four identical secondary wings.
Holkham Hall. Top right: one of the four identical secondary wings.
Marble Hall
Marble Hall
View of the Green State bedroom
View of the Green State bedroom