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26 de jun. de 2024 · In 1903 when William Waldorf Astor set about restoring Hever Castle to its former glory, he added the Astor Wing, to accommodate his family and guests, before creating a lake and the spectacular Italian Garden to house his impressive collection of ancient Greek and Roman statuary.
26 de jun. de 2024 · In 1903 when William Waldorf Astor set about restoring Hever Castle to its former glory, he added the Astor Wing, to accommodate his family and guests, before creating a lake and the spectacular Italian Garden to house his impressive collection of ancient Greek and Roman statuary.
26 de jun. de 2024 · Elsewhere, groups cn learn about former owner William Waldorf Astor’s vision on the ground floor. Once the richest man in America, he bought the castle in 1903 with a view to making it a show-piece house, in which to entertain and show off his art collection.
16 de jun. de 2024 · However it was the American William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor of Hever, who restored and extended the castle in the early 20th century. He acquired lots of the items that can be seen today. He also had the wonderful gardens created.
10 de jun. de 2024 · William Waldorf "Bill" Astor II, 3rd Viscount Astor (13 August 1907 – 7 March 1966) was an English businessman and Conservative Party politician. He was also a member of the Astor family.
22 de jun. de 2024 · In 1903 it was acquired and restored by the American millionaire William Waldorf Astor, who used it as a family residence. Since 1983 the castle has been owned by Broadland Properties Limited. The castle is open to the public and is particularly well known for its mazes.
Há 6 dias · The Astor was built by William Waldorf Astor in 1901. Astor hired architects Clinton and Russell to design a two-towered grey brick structure crowned by an elaborate decorative cornice.
