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William Kent Birthplace

Heritage Open Day: William Kent who is best known for his works at Rousham House and Gardens in Oxfordshire, and at Holkham Hall in Norfolk. Kent was born and grew up in Bridlington (1684) There is an exhibition at his birthplace in The Old Town Gallery on High Street. There is a display based on his life and works in the Gallery. There are details of the style that he created and illustrations of his architecture and landscape architecture. He was one of the first Architects who not only built significant houses but also designed the interiors, furniture and fittings for them. He also designed the landscaped gardens both formal and informal, the ones at Rousham are almost as he created them.
event dateFri 12 Sep to Saturday 20 September
venue address45 High Street, Bridlington, Yorkshire YO16 4PR
event timesFri 12 Sep:10.30am to 16.00pm; Sat 13 Sep:10.00am - 16.00pm; Sun 14 Sep:10.00am - 16.00pm; Mon 15 Sep:10.00am - 16.00pm; Tues 16 Sep:10.00am - 16.00pm; Wed 17 Sep:10.00am - 16.00pm; Thu 18 Sep:10.00am - 16.00pm; Fri 19 Sep:10.00am - 16.00pm; Sat 20 Sep:10.00am - 16.00pm; Free Entry.
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