Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Place is one of the largest houses in England. It was built between 1705 and 1722. Queen Anne donated the property and partially funded the house to the 1st Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill, as a reward for his military achievements against France in the War of the Spanish Succession. It has been described as the English answer to Versailles. These photos were taken from the back of the house. The building of the house was a dramatic undertaking with volatile arguments between John Churchill's wife Sarah (by all accounts, a formidable character) and the architect John Vanbrugh. In the 2018 film "The Favourite", Sarah is portrayed by Rachel Weisz (Olivia Colman plays Queen Anne). I saw the film and liked it very much but I need to revisit it. To my knowledge, the film doesn't have anything to do with the events of Blenheim Palace. One of the most striking features are the six eyes that adorn the ceiling of the entryway. They were added by the second wife...
