The Palladian Bridge *
This Palladian Bridge is located at the National Trust’s Stowe Gardens near Buckingham and was built in 1755. Two other similar bridges are in National Trust properties in England, one at Prior Park near Bath and the other at Wilton Park in Wiltshire. All are listed buildings and as such have legal protection from demolition or major changes without the consent of the relevant Local Authority. The building in the background is the Gothic Temple, also a listed building and now let as holiday accommodation by the National Trust.
The main building at Stowe Gardens is Stowe House which dates from the early part of the 16th century when it was known as Stowe Manor and Rectory and owned by Sir George Gifford MP who on his death bequeathed it to his son Thomas Gifford. In 1589 the estate was purchased by John Temple and remained in the family until the house was completely rebuilt in 1683 by Sir Richard Temple.
Throughout the 18th and 19th century British and foreign aristocrats and royalty frequently stayed at the property. The list includes Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the King of Poland, the King of Denmark, Tsar Alexander of Russia and John Adams a future President of the United States. The list of famous people goes on and on.
Today the estate is owned and maintained by the National Trust who have spent a considerable amount of money restoring various structures in the gardens. Stowe House is now a private school but is still the most prominent and impressive building in the park.
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The Palladian Bridge *
This Palladian Bridge is located at the National Trust’s Stowe Gardens near Buckingham and was built in 1755. Two other similar bridges are in National Trust properties in England, one at Prior Park near Bath and the other at Wilton Park in Wiltshire. All are listed buildings and as such have legal protection from demolition or major changes without the consent of the relevant Local Authority. The building in the background is the Gothic Temple, also a listed building and now let as holiday accommodation by the National Trust.
The main building at Stowe Gardens is Stowe House which dates from the early part of the 16th century when it was known as Stowe Manor and Rectory and owned by Sir George Gifford MP who on his death bequeathed it to his son Thomas Gifford. In 1589 the estate was purchased by John Temple and remained in the family until the house was completely rebuilt in 1683 by Sir Richard Temple.
Throughout the 18th and 19th century British and foreign aristocrats and royalty frequently stayed at the property. The list includes Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the King of Poland, the King of Denmark, Tsar Alexander of Russia and John Adams a future President of the United States. The list of famous people goes on and on.
Today the estate is owned and maintained by the National Trust who have spent a considerable amount of money restoring various structures in the gardens. Stowe House is now a private school but is still the most prominent and impressive building in the park.
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Grateful thanks to everyone who has looked at my photostream and commented and/or faved this photograph. Your interest is very much appreciated.
Most important of all, continue to keep safe during these uncertain times(!
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