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- Recently, Jamie Blandford, 58, former heroin addict and repeat jailbird, became the 12th Duke of Marlborough on the death of his father – and is moving into the grandest stately home in the country, Blenheim Palace, resting comfortably in 11,500 acres of prime Oxfordshire land.
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Mar 3, 2015 · Arrogant, wild, irrepressibly mischievous... In his youth, Jamie Blandford was the baddest boy there was. But the decadent days of drugs and prison are over and the new Duke of Marlborough is ready to face his biggest challenge yet – Blenheim.
Charles James Spencer-Churchill (Jamie Marlborough) is the 12th Duke of Marlborough responsible for maintaining the 11,500-acre Blenheim Palace estate.
Oct 16, 2014 · But today the convicted burglar, drug addict and serial prisoner became the 12th Duke of Marlborough and custodian of Blenheim Palace following the death of his father at the age of 88.
Explore the Marlborough family tree from the first Duke right up to the 12th Duke of Marlborough in residence at Blenheim Palace today. In 1688 John Churchill supported William III when William invaded and took the throne from James II.
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Blenheim Palace was built between 1705 and 1722 after the land on which it now stands was gifted to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. Marlborough had been rewarded for his victory over French and Bavarian forces at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704, after which the palace was named. He was allowed funding from the Crown to build his new home, a...
Today Blenheim Palace remains the home of the Churchills, with the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough currently residing there. Whether you choose to wander Blenheim Palace independently or as part of a guided tour, you can enjoy endless artistic masterpieces such as the Blenheim Tapestry depicting Lord Marlborough accepting the surrender of the ...
Blenheim Palace is situated in the village of Woodstock near Oxford, on the A44 road. Free parking is available at the site, however Blenheim encourages the use of green transport where possible. A number of bus services run to the gates of Blenheim, with a Park and Ride service also available on busy weekends. The nearest train station is Hanborou...
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A masterpiece of Baroque architecture, Blenheim Palace provides an awe-inspiring experience for visitors. Home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and his family and the birth place of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting a long and diverse history.
Oct 30, 2014 · Recently, Jamie Blandford, 58, former heroin addict and repeat jailbird, became the 12th Duke of Marlborough on the death of his father – and is moving into the grandest stately home in...
