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House & Gardens
The House
The Howard Family
History of Castle Howard
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The Chapel and Prayer
Castle Howard on Film
The Gardens
Walled Garden
Woodland Garden
Lakes & Waterways
Temples & Monuments
Wildlife & Conservation
Arboretum
What's On
What's On Diary
Vanbrugh 300
Easter at Castle Howard
Art and History Tours and Events
Natural Environment Events
Castle Howard’s 21st Century Renaissance
Membership
Ryedale District Residents
Eat & Shop
Shopping
Online Shop
House Gift Shop
Farm Shop
Garden Centre
Tree Nursery
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Castle Howard textile and wallpaper collection
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Fitzroy Café
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Stay
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Estate
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Dr Chris Ridgway
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Dr Chris Ridgway
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I have been at Castle Howard since 1984 and over this period have lectured both nationally and internationally on Castle Howard's magnificent collections and fascinating history. I continue to be as passionate about Castle Howard's unique story and rich archive today as I was over 30 years ago and have published works on its collections, architecture, landscape and history.
The Painter, the Earl, the Dog
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Dr Chris Ridgway
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th
July 2023
Tags: Curatorial, Painter, History, Anniversary, Estate
2023 is the 300th anniversary of the birth of England’s most famous portrait painter, Sir Joshua Reynolds. At Castle Howard Reynolds holds a very special place having painted a series of family portraits between the 1750s and 1780s. He depicted Frederick, 5th Earl of Carlisl...
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