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British Stately Homes

Question: At which of Britain’s stately homes was the television series Downton Abbey filmed?

Answer: Highclere Castle

Question: The home of the Duke of Marlborough is generally know as Blenheim Palace. What is the real name of this property?

Answer: Woodstock Manor It was a royal manor given to the First Duke of Marlborough by Queen Anne in gratitude of his military exploits.

Question: In which of Britain’s stately homes would you find the Canaletto Room containing 21 masterpieces by this great artist?

Answer: Woburn Abbey

Question: At which mansion will you find the Triumphal Way, the Water Gardens and the Sunken Italian Gardens ?

Answer: Blenheim Palace