Historic statues restored in £12m Blenheim Palace project
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 06:08 · Archive
Statues of Britannia and King Louis XIV have been restored as part of a £12 million conservation project at Blenheim Palace.
Restored statues of Britannia and King Louis XIV now stand atop Blenheim Palace, returned to their original splendour as part of a major £12 million roof and statue conservation project nearing completion at the end of October.
The King Louis XIV bust, positioned on the South Portico, was conserved using marble imported from Italy. The bust was once taken by the 1st Duke of Marlborough as a symbol of his triumph over the French during the War of the Spanish Succession.
A spokesperson for Blenheim Palace said the figures are 'now back to their former glory' and watch 'proudly from on high' at the palace, offering visitors 'a renewed opportunity to experience Britain's Greatest Palace'.
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- Historic statues restored in £12m Blenheim Palace projectThe figures have been returned to their original splendour as part of a major £12 million roof and statue conservation project, which is nearing completion at Blenheim Palace.Oxfordshire Guardian · 14 Nov, 05:00
- Historic statues restored in £12m Blenheim Palace projectThe figures have been returned to their original splendour as part of a major £12 million roof and statue conservation project, which is nearing completion at Blenheim Palace.Oxford Mail · 14 Nov, 05:00
In this story: Britannia · King Louis XIV · Blenheim Palace · 1st Duke of Marlborough
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