Web Directory

» Blenheim Palace
   This baroque masterpiece - a World Heritage site - was built (1705-22) for the 1st Duke of Marlborough to designs by John Vanbrugh. The official site supplies an illustrated history and visitor information.
   http://www.blenheimpalace.com/

» Castle Howard
   One of England's grandest Baroque mansions, designed for Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle, by John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor. History, images, news and visitor information.
   http://www.castlehoward.co.uk/

» Grimsthorpe Castle and Gardens
   The official site for this stately home in Lincolnshire, remodelled in 1715 to the design of Sir John Vanbrugh. Includes a few images and very brief history, amid the visitor information.
   http://www.grimsthorpe.co.uk/

» John Vanbrugh
   Portrait and short biography of Sir John Vanbrugh from Garden Visit, mentioning his influence on the history of garden design.
   http://www.gardenvisit.com/b/vanburgh.htm

» Kings Weston House
   Edward Southwell, MP and Secretary for State for Ireland, had this fine house built c.1710-19 to designs by Sir John Vanbrugh. Includes a history and virtual tour with 360-degree panoramas.
   http://www.kingswestonhouse.co.uk/

» Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726)
   Portrait and detailed biography from Malaspina of the British dramatist and architect, adapted from Encyclopedia Britannica (1911).
   http://www.malaspina.org/vanbrughj.htm