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Bowood is a Grade I listed Georgian country house in Wiltshire, England, that has been owned for more than 250 years by the Fitzmaurice family. The house, with interiors by Robert Adam, stands in extensive grounds which include a garden designed by Lancelot "Capability" Brown.
Bowood Circle ("círculo de Bowood") es la denominación de un grupo de disidentes ingleses de finales del siglo XVIII, de posición política radical y simpatizantes de las revoluciones americana y francesa, que se reunía en Bowood House [1] (condado de Wiltshire, cerca de Calne), propiedad de William Petty (lord Lansdowne desde ...
An enchanting landscape awaits you, with a flowing mix of plantations and sweeping lawns leading down to a mile long lake. Bowood House hosts a wealth of art and antiques, with many historical treasures, such as Napoleon’s death mask and Queen Victoria’s wedding chair.
Bowood House Home of the Lansdowne Family. 1. 2. 3. 4. One of the Grand Stately Homes in Wiltshire. Bowood House sits within 100 acres of beautifully landscaped ‘Capability’ Brown Parkland and has been home to the Lansdowne family since 1754. Visitor Information. Opening Times. Prices. Book Tickets. Facilities. Find Us. FAQ's. Family History.
Hace 4 días · Bowood House & Gardens is open daily. 29th March – 3rd November 2024. 10:30 – 17:30, last admissions 16:30 daily. Discover the rich and fascinating history of Bowood House and the Lansdowne family, set within 100 acres of beautifully landscaped ‘Capability’ Brown Parkland.
His father inherited the peerage titles (and the Bowood House estates in Wiltshire) from a cousin, the 7th Marquess of Lansdowne, who was killed in action in 1944, when the present Marquess became known as the Earl of Shelburne, a courtesy title. He was educated at Eton College and was Page of Honour to Queen Elizabeth II in 1956–1957.
Bowood House The Lansdowne Family. 1. 2. 3. 4. Explore the History of the Lansdowne Family. The Fitzmaurices, of Norman origin, settled in Ireland in the Twelfth century. In 1692, the marriage of Thomas Fitzmaurice and Anne Petty, the only daughter of the scientist and philosopher, Sir William Petty (1623-1687) transformed the family fortunes.
