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Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore five of Britain’s finest stately homes. Not only is exclusive access to some of the world’s best-loved buildings provided, but the treasures within will also be explored. Many tell a human story, including tapestries that celebrate the Battle of Blenheim, to a cabinet which the Medicis gave to the owners of Burghley, the greatest Elizabethan house in England.
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1. Burghley HouseNow viewing2011-06-1847mThis is not just about some of the world’s best-loved buildings, spectacular as they are; it is about the treasures within that tell a human story, from the tapestries which the First Duke of Marlborough commissioned to celebrate his triumph at the Battle of Blenheim, to the Italian pietra dura cabinet which the Medicis gave to the owners of Burghley – the greatest Elizabethan house in England
2. Chatsworth2011-06-2546mSelina explores Chatsworth in Derbyshire, the celebrated seat of the Dukes of Devonshire. Built by Bess of Hardwick and transformed across generations, the house reveals richly decorated state apartments, family portraits, historic treasures, and one of Britain’s most famous country-house landscapes.
3. Blenheim Palace2011-07-0247mAt Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, Selina looks at the monumental home built for John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, after his victory at the Battle of Blenheim. The episode explores the palace as both a national tribute and a family seat, with treasures including battle tapestries, grand interiors, and connections to Winston Churchill, who was born there in 1874.
4. Holkham Hall2011-07-0946mSelina tours Holkham Hall in Norfolk, a Palladian mansion created for Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester. Inspired by Coke’s travels through Europe, the house was designed to hold his collection of art, sculpture, books, manuscripts, and classical treasures, and remains in the care of his descendants.
5. Boughton House2011-07-1645mSelina visits Boughton House, often called the “English Versailles,” home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry. The episode explores a superbly preserved collection built across generations, from tapestries and gilt furniture to Van Dyck paintings and Boulle cabinets, while also showing how the current family continues to add to the house’s legacy.
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How many seasons does Treasure Houses of Britain have?
Treasure Houses of Britain has 1 season and 5 episodes.
When did Treasure Houses of Britain first air?
Treasure Houses of Britain first aired in 2011.
Is Treasure Houses of Britain still running?
Treasure Houses of Britain's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Treasure Houses of Britain?
Treasure Houses of Britain is classified as Documentary.