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Woburn Abbey: the grotto

RIBA Ref No RIBA5361
Architect/DesignerDe Caus, Isaac (d. 1656?)
Artist/PhotographerSmith, Edwin (1912-1971)
CountryUK: England
CityWoburn Abbey
Subject Date1620
Image Date1966
ViewInterior
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceESP/ENG/4544 (ES11473)
OrientationPortrait
Colour InfoBlack and white
CreditEdwin Smith / RIBA Collections
SubjectShells ; Country houses ; Fantastic architecture ; Grottoes ; Gardens
NOTES: Woburn Abbey became the seat of the Russell family in 1547 and of the Dukes of Bedford from 1694. The Abbey was largely rebuilt between 1744 and 1790 by Henry Flitcroft and Henry Holland. The house and park were opened to the public in 1955.
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