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Description: | The construction of Holkham Hall, one of Norfolk's most famous stately homes, began in 1734. It was designed by its owner Thomas Coke, the Earl of Leicester, with his friends Lord Burlington and William Kent, all of whom shared an admiration for Palladian architecture. Coke then employed the architect Matthew Brettingham to oversee the interpretation and implementation of the design. The house was finally finished in 1764, five years after Coke had died. The plan is based on the Villa Mocenigo, near Venice. This view shows the large portico on the south front, with six Corinthian columns. This view shows the front-facing facade with the pedimented Stone Hall in the middle, and other rooms on either side. Each corner of the building has its own angled pavilion. The state rooms are on the main floor, in keeping with Palladian style. | License: | http://www.bl.uk/services/copy/permission.html | Rights holder: | British Library | Source: | Collect Britain | Identifier: | http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/personal... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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