{"product_id":"castle-howard-by-christopher-ridgway-9782080445865","title":"Castle Howard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn exclusive tour of a famous English historic house—featured in period dramas including \u003ci\u003eBridgerton\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBrideshead Revisited\u003c\/i\u003e—set on acres of beautiful parkland and gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe iconic architectural marvel \u003ci\u003eCastle Howard\u003c\/i\u003e is the epitome of English baroque magnificence. Nestled in the rolling hills of North Yorkshire, this grand estate was commissioned by Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle, and masterfully crafted by Sir John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor in the early eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe residence's facades reveal Vanbrugh's signature flair for the dramatic, while inside, extravagant frescoes, intricately carved stonework, and antique furnishings tell the captivating story of centuries of aristocratic elegance. Recent renovations, undertaken by American designer Remy Renzullo, have rejuvenated the castle's bedrooms, merging history with contemporary opulence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe domain's sprawling parkland features meticulously landscaped gardens, a tranquil lake, a monumental neoclassical mausoleum and pyramids, and the breathtaking Atlas fountain. This comprehensive monograph explores the history of \u003ci\u003eCastle Howard\u003c\/i\u003e, its architecture, its gardens, and the generations of the Howard family who have lived there for more than three hundred years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing previously unpublished archival documents, as well as photographs of the sumptuous interiors and art collections, this book is a celebration of this British national treasure, whose timeless beauty has captured the imagination of filmmakers for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47647692849388,"sku":"9782080445865","price":240.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d7e428d38dbd0910d18f5a4f51006639.jpg?v=1779235644","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/castle-howard-by-christopher-ridgway-9782080445865","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}