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Holland House - blue

Inscription

Holland House was built in 1605 for Sir Walter Cope, a courtier of King James I, and was known as Cope Castle. In 1768 it was acquired by Henry Fox, the first Baron Holland, and renamed Holland House. Through his son Charles James Fox it became the social centre of the Whig party in the 19th century. In 1940 it was bombed, since when only the east wing and the arcades have been restored.
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Site: Holland House (1 memorial)

W8, Holland Park

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Holland House

The house, built in 1605 for Sir Walter Cope, was originally surrounded by a ...

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World War 2

Sorry, we've done no research on WW2, it's just too big a subject. But do vis...

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Sir Walter Cope

Courtier of King James I. Probably born in Oxfordshire. Had Holland House bui...

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Charles James Fox

A celebrated politician, defender of the liberties of the individual, and rak...

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Henry Fox, Baron Holland

First Baron Holland. Held a number of senior posts but never made PM nor gain...

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

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