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» 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.

» 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.

» 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.

» John Vanbrugh - Portrait and short biography of Sir John Vanbrugh from Garden Visit, mentioning his influence on the history of garden design.

» 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.

» Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726) - Portrait and detailed biography from Malaspina of the British dramatist and architect, adapted from Encyclopedia Britannica (1911).

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