Articles related to "Blenheim Palace"

In England's Oxfordshire Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace draws fans of British history, gardens, architecture and the legacy of Winston Churchill and the Dukes of Marlborough.

John Churchill is one of Britain's greatest heroes. He won the Battle of Blenheim against Louis XIV, the greatest victory since Agincourt.

Winston Churchill wasnot academically brilliant at school but went on to have a distinguished career as a politician.

Visit England's stately homes to see some of the finest historic buildings in Britain. Set in some of the UK's most beautiful scenery, they are mostly easy to access.

Winston Churchill was a British politician and is best known for being the Prime Minister of Britain during World War Two.

Oxford offers a range of guest accommodation but staying in its world renowned institution at the heart of town is a memorable experience.

Aside from the most commonly known day trips from London; Oxford, Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Brighton - there are numerous other hidden gems for the tireless traveller.

The region around Oxford has some delightfully quaint and qunitessentially English villages

Anne came to the throne at a time of war. The military successes acheived by her friend and confident the Duke of Marlborough, elevated Britain's infulence to new levels

Churchill rose from the House of Commons to become Prime Minister and is considered the greatest British leader of the 20th Century.

Ghosts may lurk in England's only Tudor castle that's a hotel. After Henry VIII had its owner beheaded, he claimed it for the Crown. Paying guests now occupy its rooms.

Churchill was part-American, was born in a cloakroom, suffered a childhood lisp and was a terrible scholar. The war leader could, however, do a good gorilla imitation.

Visitors walk grounds where English roses bloom, pheasants roost, a Queen of England is buried, English Civil War raged, and 1,000 years of romance and intrigue unfold.