A BRITISH COUNTRY HOUSE ALPHABET

Learn more about Curt’s latest book

A British Country House Alphabet: A Historical & Pictorial Journey is the first volume in a series of books that will document famous historical events and cultural innovations that occurred at British country houses.

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EXCEPTIONAL ART & ARCHITECTURE TOURS

A world of luxury, history, education, and magnificence—the perfect companions!

The British and Irish country house is unique among the world’s historic houses. Nowhere else do art, architecture, and gardens come together in such a perfect celebration of beauty. Join us and tour these masterpieces!

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THE MAGICAL WORLD OF THE BRITISH COUNTRY HOUSE UNFOLDS BEFORE YOU

Hear Curt DiCamillo lecture about these treasure houses

Curt is a masterful storyteller who lectures around the world on his favorite subject—historic houses. His richly illustrated and entertaining talks bring these houses vividly to life through archival images and delicious details that leave you wanting more.

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Past Tours

Take a delightful photo-rich journey through highlights of selected past tours.

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Past Lectures

Take a cruise through some of Curt’s past lectures on British art, history, and culture.

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THE DICAMILLO DATABASE OF BRITISH & IRISH COUNTRY HOUSES

An amazing cultural resource at your fingertips

The art collections, the gardens, the houses themselves—nothing in the world can compare to the British and Irish country house. We’ve documented the history of over 6,300 of these marvels.

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20 YEARS OF CELEBRATING BRITISH & IRISH COUNTRY HOUSES

The country house remains an astonishing repository of art, architecture, and history. Since 1999 we’ve created an unparalleled database that documents and shares these treasures with the world.

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