Summary

In the spring of 1688, Captain James Vanbrugh was commissioned by the Earl of Huntingdon into the Regiment of England's service in the English Army, a role that marked the first year of the reign of James II. Upon returning to the United Kingdom, he immediately turned his attention westward to England's border regions and the surrounding Netherlands, where he found himself traveling as part of a group of gentlemen urging the Protestant William of Orange to invade and claim the throne. During this journey, he encountered several other gentlemen who shared his ambition for the cause, but he ultimately returned to the home of England after his travels.

Title

Home - Vanbrugh300

Description

Explore Vanbrugh 300: a celebration of Sir John Vanbrugh’s architectural and theatrical legacy, with events, history and community projects.

Keywords

vanbrugh, castle, national, heritage, year, house, lottery, blenheim, howard, vanbrughs, free, houses, palace, hall, stowe, learning, families

NS Lookup

A 18.171.197.32

Dates

Created 2026-04-13

Updated 2026-04-13

Summarized 2026-04-14