March 9th, 2026

Panel Talk: Vanbrugh's Hidden Blenheim

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A panel talk will explore Vanbrugh’s original design of Blenheim Palace and insights from the ongoing £12m conservation project.

On April 29th, historian Charles Samaurez-Smith, Blenheim’s head of built heritage Kelly O’Driscoll, DIA practice director Edward Lewis, and DIA director emeritus Tanvir Hasan will discuss Vanbrugh’s Blenheim Palace.

From the original design to the future needs of the historic landmark, the panel will discuss historical evidence, assumptions, and on-site discoveries, followed by a Q&A.

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