Description
An exclusive tour of a famous English historic house—featured in period dramas including Bridgerton and Brideshead Revisited—set on acres of beautiful parkland and gardens.
The iconic architectural marvel Castle Howard is the epitome of English baroque magnificence. Nestled in the rolling hills of North Yorkshire, this grand estate was commissioned by Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle, and masterfully crafted by Sir John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor in the early eighteenth century. The residence’s facades reveal Vanbrugh’s signature flair for the dramatic, while inside, extravagant frescoes, intricately carved stonework, and antique furnishings tell the captivating story of centuries of aristocratic elegance. Recent renovations, undertaken by American designer Remy Renzullo, have rejuvenated the castle’s bedrooms, merging history with contemporary opulence.
The domain’s sprawling parkland features meticulously landscaped gardens, a tranquil lake, a monumental neoclassical mausoleum and pyramids, and the breathtaking Atlas fountain. This comprehensive monograph explores the history of Castle Howard, its architecture, its gardens, and the generations of the Howard family who have lived there for more than three hundred years. Featuring previously unpublished archival documents, as well as photographs of the sumptuous interiors and art collections, this book is a celebration of a British national treasure, whose timeless beauty has captured the imagination of filmmakers for decades.
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Mr Ian –
A beautiful book, with beautiful images…. Butttttt… was fairly disappointed with the over extensive exterior shots and then lesser interior images.
I’m aware families and occupiers want to retain some privacy within their homes, but, when images of ‘family quarters’ and images of rooms not illustrated in the book, are so readily available online and through magazines, one does wonder why they’re unable to be printed in this curated book.
I’ve seen countless beautiful images of private sitting rooms, burnt out basements, restored bedrooms and bathrooms, private corridors and the family kitchen online, all of which, for some reason are not illustrated here.
Even images pre-1940’s fire would have given greater depth to the history being told, but no, more aerial shots seem to be needed.
froley –
This is a great kind of wow book that shows off this magnificent house and estate well. It’s dazzling to leaf through. Page after page of lovely views. If you can’t visit Castle Howard in person this is a happy substitute. It’s pricey but worth every penny.
Gail Bryant –
A marvellous book.