2010-08-14-629 Blenheim & Woodstock Palace across the Queen Pool in Evening light
***500 Views Aug 5th 2012***
Blenheim Palace across the Queen Pool of the lake seen in evening light after a day of heavy showers with some short sunny periods.
Blenheim Palace and its park were given by Queen Anne to John Churchill in recognition of his victory at Blenheim (Blindheim) in 1704. The Palace was designed by John Vanbrugh and the grounds were created in their present form by 'Capability' Brown some 70 years after the construction of the Palace. The island lies on the alignment of the causeway that formerly ran across the area of the lake towards the former Woodstock Manor (demolished when the Palace was constructed).
The Palace and grounds are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and are recognised as one of the finest examples of English Landscape Gardening.
The Palace was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill
I took this photo during the festivities associated with the annual Old Woodstock 'Mock Mayor' ceremony, this involves a short procession through the park.
2010-08-14-629 Blenheim & Woodstock Palace across the Queen Pool in Evening light
***500 Views Aug 5th 2012***
Blenheim Palace across the Queen Pool of the lake seen in evening light after a day of heavy showers with some short sunny periods.
Blenheim Palace and its park were given by Queen Anne to John Churchill in recognition of his victory at Blenheim (Blindheim) in 1704. The Palace was designed by John Vanbrugh and the grounds were created in their present form by 'Capability' Brown some 70 years after the construction of the Palace. The island lies on the alignment of the causeway that formerly ran across the area of the lake towards the former Woodstock Manor (demolished when the Palace was constructed).
The Palace and grounds are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and are recognised as one of the finest examples of English Landscape Gardening.
The Palace was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill
I took this photo during the festivities associated with the annual Old Woodstock 'Mock Mayor' ceremony, this involves a short procession through the park.