FROM artistic masterpieces to
historical exhibitions, The Treasure Houses of England offers a programme of
exciting events this year.
In Hampshire, Beaulieu 2014
marks the 50th anniversary of the successful World Land Speed Record by Donald
Campbell in Bluebird CN7. A new display in the National Motor Museum – For Britain & For The Hell Of It – features
Beaulieu's four iconic Land Speed Record cars and tells the story of British
pluck, technological mastery and national pride, alongside new vehicles with a
more alternative Land Speed heritage.
In Oxfordshire, Blenheim
Palace's World War One Exhibition (which runs until April 21) will unveil the story
of how the men and women who lived and worked at Blenheim Palace survived the
war, including life-size models, replica trench, original props and costumed
characters.
Chatsworth, Derbyshire, presents
a packed programme of exhibitions for 2014. Kicking off in supreme style,
Michael Craig-Martin at Chatsworth (March 16 – June 29) sees a major display of
contemporary sculpture in the garden with new works specially produced for this
year's event. Inside the house, Craig-Martin brings his own approach to
highlighting sculpture from the Devonshire Collection.
Chatsworth in Wartime (April
4 – December 23) marks the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War and
the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War and will be complemented
by Conflict in Art (July 1- November 7):
a selection of Old Master Drawings from the Devonshire Collection.
In Yorkshire, Harewood House
plays host to exhibitions by French and British masters, from the iconic
sculptures of Yorkshire artist Henry Moore to porcelain owned by Queen Marie
Antoinette of France.
Leeds Castle in Kent hosts a mix
of events this year, from Jousting with the Knight's of Royal England (27 May –
June 1) featuring action displays of daredevil stunts, falls, fights and
galloping horses to brand new Royal Armouries Medieval Festival (August 23/31),
which celebrates the Middle Ages at the 900 year old castle.
Opening in April at Woburn
Abbey, Bedfordshire, the Valiant Hearts: World War I Exhibition commemorates
the centenary of the outbreak of The Great War, exploring the roles played by
the 11th Duke and Duchess, the Abbey and the people from the estate and
surrounding villages.
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