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Spotlight on Eltham Palace and Gardens
Few properties can boast such an eclectic combination of history and architecture like Eltham Palace.
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Explore over 19 acres of award-winning gardens and discover an intriguing mix of medieval features and fine examples of the Arts and Crafts movement.
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Uniquely Eltham combines one of the largest and best-preserved medieval great halls in England with a luxurious and idiosyncratic house and garden of the 1930s.
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History of Eltham Palace and Gardens
The history of Eltham Palace, a unique marriage between a medieval and Tudor palace and a 1930s millionaire’s mansion.
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Elltham Palace is now dominated by the stylish house built in 1933–6 which incorporates the great hall of a medieval palace.
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With 19 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, featuring medieval and 20th century elements, Eltham Palace provides a unique variety of learning opportunities.
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Saved From a Skip: Millionaire’s Gold Telephone Returns to Art Deco Mansion
A 1930s gold telephone which belonged to eccentric millionaire Virginia Courtauld has been returned to Eltham Palace after it was saved from a skip in the 1980s, English Heritage announced this Valentine’s Day (14 February). The newly donated gold-hued telephone will go on public display for the first time from tomorrow.
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Digging Deeper: History’s Glorious Garden Tours
The historic gardens in our care are among the finest in the country. From sweeping parkland to pretty parterres, and from showstopping water features to shady woodland walks, these spectacular spaces offer fantastic days out in the places that made horticultural history. Join us throughout September and October to discover the history of the harvest and explore England’s garden past.
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1930s Fashion at Eltham Palace
Social Historian Ruth Goodman visited the stunning Art Deco mansion Eltham Palace with her daughter Eve for dress-up, daydreaming and more.