Witley Court
Witley Court by Roger White is a detailed guide published by English Heritage in March 2005, comprising 36 pages in English. This book explores Witley Court, once a grand country house in England, which became a notable ruin after a fire in 1937. It provides an overview of the mansion’s history, highlighting its opulent past filled with lavish parties and celebrations, while also detailing the ongoing restoration efforts of the house and gardens.
Readers will find a comprehensive tour of Witley Court, enriched with historic photographs, reconstructions, maps, and eyewitness accounts that bring the estate’s history to life. The guide delves into the architectural significance and the cultural context of this remarkable site, making it a valuable resource for those interested in history, travel, and the heritage of Great Britain.
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Witley Court was one of the great country houses of England. After a devastating fire in 1937, it became one of the country’s most spectacular ruins. In this vast 19th-century mansion life was lived on a grand scale, with week-long parties, glittering balls and Christmas trees hung with jewels. This new guide offers a tour and history of the house and gardens, which are now being restored, and is illustrated with historic photographs, reconstructions, maps and eyewitness accounts.
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