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Hovingham Hall

House museum · Hovingham, England

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Hovingham Hall
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History

Hovingham Hall is a country house built in the Palladian style in the village of Hovingham, North Yorkshire, England. It has been the seat of the Worsley family and the childhood home of the Duchess of Kent. It was built in the 18th century on a site the Worsleys have occupied since the 16th century.

Text from the Wikipedia article “Hovingham Hall”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

About Katharine, Duchess of Kent

Katharine, Duchess of Kent, was a member of the British royal family. She was the wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, a grandson of King George V.

From the Wikipedia article “Katharine, Duchess of Kent”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This is a house museum. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.

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