Described as one of the outstanding houses of its period, Raynham Hall in Norfolk was built in 1622 for Sir Roger Townshend and was the first house in England to be inspired by European architecture. Extensions and lavish interior decorations were completed later in 1730 by William Kent, once a painter of coaches who turned his talents to designing furniture and houses. Much of his finest work can be seen in Raynham Hall, most particula

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