Amy Boyington reveals women’s forgotten contributions to Georgian architecture – from Queen Charlotte’s technical drawing lessons to Sarah Churchill’s involvement in building Blenheim Palace
Many might assume that Britain’s grand houses were paid for, designed and built solely by men. However, as Amy Boyington reveals, this was far from the truth. Women acted as patrons, liaised with contractors, and even designed their homes with an expert hand. Speaking to Lauren Good, Amy uncovers these roles of women in Georgian architecture – some of which have been long forgotten.
Amy Boyington is the author of Hidden Patrons: Women and Architectural Patronage in Georgian Britain (Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2023)
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