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Until the very end of the Georgian period, power belonged almost exclusively to those who owned substantial land or wealth: the aristocracy, and the mercantile and banking elites who bought their way into the ruling circle.
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While the Elizabethans built great country houses, some courtiers of the Jacobean period (the reign of James I) raised even bigger ones, with yet more elaborate ornament. Later in the century, Sir Christopher Wren’s new churches rose from the ashes of the Great Fire of London.
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Start planning some unforgettable days out and stand where history was made. From awe-inspiring gardens and hidden spaces, to brooding ruins and formidable castles, we’ve selected our favourite places to discover historic treasures and escape the everyday.