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Arundel Castle

Mon, 09/08/2008 - 14:36 — lefever
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Arundel Castle

The seat of The Dukes of Norfolk and set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens, Arundel Castle has been open to visitors seasonally for nearly 200 years. It is one of the great treasure houses of England, each having its own unique place in history and is home to priceless works of art. Come and see paintings and furniture, tapestries and stained glass, china and clocks, sculpture and carving, heraldry and armour in stunning room settings.

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Arundel Castle
Arundel, WSX, BN18 9AB
United Kingdom
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Better than when Queen Victoria visited

The Dukes of Norfolk have been at the center of British history for centuries, and their castle, though much of it was rebuilt in the 19th century, houses an outstanding collection of art, furnishings and historical objects. Architecturally impressive are the 11th century gate and keep, and the castle itself, that was reconstructed numerous times. In the earlier 19th century, Queen Victoria was so unimpressed with the then faux-gothic castle that she commented "pity the architecture is so bad." The castle library survives from her time and is one of the most original, plush and evocative Victorian libraries in England. The current late-19th century castle is architecturally rather academic and has not achieved the patina of age, but is satisfying nonetheless.
The castle complex including a chapel, grounds, and a new garden in a whimsical 17th century style, along with the adjacent village of Arundel, make this historic site well worth a day trip.


by Beenthere on Thu, 12/18/2008 - 13:08

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