Blenheim Palace

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a palace in Woodstock in Oxfordshire: built (1705–22) by Sir John Vanbrugh for the 1st Duke of Marlborough as a reward from the nation for his victory at Blenheim; gardens laid out by Henry Wise and Capability Brown; birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill (1874)

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Two men have been jailed for stealing a £4.8m gold toilet from from an art exhibition at Blenheim Palace.

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"Jones also played a key part in the burglary, as he carried out two recces at Blenheim Palace in the days leading up to the burglary, and it is our belief that he also was there on the night," he continued.

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The 18-carat toilet was created by the conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan and had been installed at the Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire as part of an exhibition.

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The artist is recognised for solo exhibition After the Storm at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, and the jury were impressed by his "powerful representation" of war and exile.

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Members of the public will soon be able to see the rarely-seen view from the roof of Blenheim Palace.

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