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Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. Vanbrugh 300 is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to develop a nationwide project that aims to broaden the awareness of Vanbrugh through special displays, free education programmes and lectures, throughout his tercentenary year in 2026.
Responses to Vanbrugh
This year, as we celebrate 300 years of Sir John Vanbrugh, we want to hear your perspective.
Have you visited one of the six remarkable Vanbrugh houses during Vanbrugh300?* What did you learn from your visit? Do his bold buildings inspire you, or leave you unconvinced? What do you make of Vanbrugh’s life, with all its variety and unexpected turns? Do his plays still speak to you today? Why? Is there anyone alive now who matches his creativity, ambition, and flair?
However Vanbrugh has made you feel, we’d love you to tell us!
Write around 400 words (as a guideline - you’re welcome to write more) sharing your personal thoughts, reactions, or experiences of Vanbrugh’s work. Whether reflective, critical, or imaginative - what matters most is your perspective.
The most compelling entry, selected by the Director of the Georgian Group, will be:
Please send your response to Vanbrugh300@georgiangroup.org.uk by 30th September.
Please use the subject line Responses to Vanbrugh and include your name and word count in your email.
The winner will be contacted by Friday 16th October.
*The Vanbrugh300 Partner Houses include:
