Kenwood House
Hampstead Lane, NW3 7JR
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Kenwood House, on the northern side of the wonderful green space of Hampstead Heath, is now managed by English Heritage. The original house dates back to the early 17th century but various things were changed or added over the years; such as the addition of the Orangery to the rear of the building in around 1700 for example. Kenwood is well known for its stunning interiors and the world-class paintings such as ones by Rembrandt, Gainsborough and Turner, which are on public display there. In 1754, Kenwood House was bought by William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield who got Robert Adam to remodel it; he added the library and the Iconic portico at the entrance. Around 1793, George Saunders added two wings on the north side, as well as offices, the kitchen buildings and a brewery (now a cafe-style restaurant). In 1925, brewing magnate Edward Cecil Guinness, bought the house. At Kenwood House, you go to admire the interior or the architecture, or simply to admire the idyllic parkland and the panoramic views over London. The house is now also famous for hosting a series of wonderful picnic concerts during the summer months which thousands can again enjoy following Camden council's decision to grant Kenwood a licence again in 2008.
Kenwood House, on the northern side of the wonderful green space of Hampstead Heath, is now managed by English Heritage. The original house dates back to the early 17th century but various things were changed or added over the years; such as the addition of the Orangery to the rear of the building in around 1700 for example. Kenwood is well known for its stunning interiors and the world-class paintings such as ones by Rembrandt, Gainsborough and Turner, which are on public display there. In 1754, Kenwood House was bought by William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield who got Robert Adam to remodel it; he added the library and the Iconic portico at the entrance. Around 1793, George Saunders added two wings on the north side, as well as offices, the kitchen buildings and a brewery (now a cafe-style restaurant). In 1925, brewing magnate Edward Cecil Guinness, bought the house. At Kenwood House, you go to admire the interior or the architecture, or simply to admire the idyllic parkland and the panoramic views over London. The house is now also famous for hosting a series of wonderful picnic concerts during the summer months which thousands can again enjoy following Camden council's decision to grant Kenwood a licence again in 2008.
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www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.12783
www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.12783
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