Kenilworth Castle [Red Guide]
| Author | : Richard K. Morris |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 52 |
| Release | : 2010-05-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1848020759 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781848020757 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (757 Downloads) |
Download or read book Kenilworth Castle [Red Guide] written by Richard K. Morris and published by . This book was released on 2010-05-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kenilworth Castle is one of the largest and most splendid historic sites in Britain. First built in the 1120s, and a royal castle for most of its history, it was expanded and enhanced by King John, John of Gaunt and Henry V.Queen Elizabeth I’s favourite, Robert Dudley, earl of Leicester, lavished a fortune on transforming Kenilworth into a palatial residence fit to receive the queen.For her 1575 visit Leicester built a magnificent garden with bejewelled aviary and marble fountain – now brought to life once more by English Heritage.This beautifully illustrated guidebook contains a full tour and history of the site, including a special section on the garden.
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