Designed to impress: The Green Drawing Room at Blenheim Palace

If you have power, influence and taste, only the best will do.

John and Sarah Churchill, the 1st Duke and Duchess of Marlborough possessed all three attributes and built Blenheim Palace to showcase their high status in life.

This ambition is demonstrated beautifully in the Green Drawing Room at Blenheim Palace.

The original ceilings are an innovative combination of coving and banding to create height and might.

There are many fine portraits including a stunning depiction of Sarah in a mantilla; even in mourning dress she is most striking.

Fine furniture, clocks, china and mirrors were added by later generations.

This impressive room is a treasure trove of fine things and still delights visitors today!