Wednesday 3 November 2010

Focus Week 1 - Chiswick House








Chiswick House is a Palladian villa located in Chiswick. It was originally built during the reign of George II of Great Britain, it is today a Grade 1 listed building. Chiswick House is a wonderful neo-Palladian villa set in beautiful historic gardens in west London. A development that gathered a £12.1 million project has restored the gardens. It was actually built by the third Earl of Burlington in 1729 to present his artwork collection and to entertain his his guests, the house continues to display many spectacular works of art and provides a stunning venue for entertaining. English Landscape Movement is primarlarly due to Chiswick House and have inspired many gardens including New York's Central Park.

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