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This evocative medieval
market town in West Sussex is dominated by the
walls of 17th century Petworth House, built by
the 6th Duke of Somerset in 1696.
Its grounds
were laid out by ‘Capability’ Brown in the
mid-18th century.
The area proved to be an
inspiration for the artist J. M. W. Turner who
produced some of his finest work here.
His
pictures hang inside, alongside works by Pussin and Van Dyck.
The Carved Room contains
carvings by the great Grinling Gibbons
(1648-1721). |
Temple at Petworth House Gardens -
Photo:
Chris Shaw
CCL |
