Badminton House, UK Resort London
Rating: 9,7/10 (2056 votes)  Badminton House is a beautiful 17th century building for the Dukes of Beaufort in Gloucestershire. It is considered the main residence of this family. The modern building of the manor appeared in the 18th century on the basis of the early buildings in the Palladian style, which the architect was engaged in William Kent. The Badminton Residence has a long sporting tradition - it has hosted fox hunting and annual eventing competitions. However, the local places became famous thanks to the game of badminton, the name of which, as it is not difficult to guess, comes from this estate. An interesting story is connected with this. The Duke of Beaufort was very fond of sports and travel. On one of his trips to India, he drew attention to one interesting game that the locals were having fun with -"pune". The Duke purchased rackets and balls decorated with feathers to bring home. A year after his trip to the territory of his estate, he built a special site. The very first batch of the new game was very interested in all representatives of the nobility. So, in 1873, when the Duke began to invite his guests to a"game of badminton", and the name of the most popular game in the world appeared. In addition to badminton, the residence is known for filming films that took place there, namely - pictures"Pearl Harbor" and"Rest of the Day".   A year after his trip to the territory of his estate, he built a special site.The very first batch of the new game was very interested in all representatives of the nobility. So, in 1873, when the Duke began to invite his guests to the"game of badminton", and the name of the most popular game in the whole world appeared. In addition to badminton, the residence is known for filming films that took place in it, namely - pictures"Pearl Harbor" and"Rest of the Day". A year after his trip to the territory of his estate, he built a special site.The very first batch of the new game was very interested in all representatives of the nobility. So, in 1873, when the Duke began to invite his guests to the"game of badminton", and the name of the most popular game in the whole world appeared. In addition to badminton, the residence is known for filming films that took place there, namely - pictures"Pearl Harbor" and"Rest of the Day". We also recommend reading Tamminiemi in Finland, Helsinki resort Topic: Badminton House, UK Resort London. |
