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42. Vanbrugh at 300: The Rockstar of the English Baroque
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Spy, soldier, playwright, prisoner and, against all odds, one of Britain’s most extraordinary architects. Three hundred years after his death, John Vanbrugh remains a larger-than-life figure whose legacy still shapes the British landscape. Join a panel of leading experts, Rory Fraser, Ophelia Field, Geoff Heath-Taylor and Charles Saumarez Smith for a special live recording of The Country House Podcast. Together, they’ll explore Vanbrugh’s remarkable life, from his dramatic adventures to his bold, unconventional path into architecture, creating icons such as Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard. Full of personality, intrigue and insight, this lively discussion celebrates a true original whose vision, ambition and flair continue to captivate three centuries on.
