Breamore House facts for kids
Breamore House is a beautiful old house in England. It's an Elizabethan manor house, which means it was built during the time of Queen Elizabeth I. The house is famous for its amazing collection of paintings and furniture. You can find it northwest of the village of Breamore, near Fordingbridge in Hampshire.
Even though a family still lives there, Breamore House is open for visitors. You can explore it from April to October each year.
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History of Breamore House
When Breamore House Was Built
Breamore House was finished in 1583. The Dodington family built it on the same spot where an old church, called Breamore Priory, used to be.
Changes Over Time
The house had some small changes in the 1700s. Later, in 1856, there was a big fire. After the fire, the house needed a lot of repair work to make it look new again.
The Hulse Family Home
In the 1700s, Sir Edward Hulse bought Breamore House. He was a doctor to Queen Anne and Kings George I and George II. The Hulse family still lives in the house today!
Sir Edward Hulse married Dame Elizabeth. Her father, Sir Richard Levett, was a very important person who used to be the Lord Mayor of London. He also owned Kew Palace. Because of this marriage, the Hulse family received many old treasures from the Levett family. These special items are now on display inside Breamore House.
Sir Edward Hulse and his wife Elizabeth had several children. Their daughter, Elizabeth, married John Calvert in 1757. John Calvert was a member of Parliament, which means he helped make laws for the country.
Breamore House in Movies
Filming for Pride & Prejudice
Breamore House has been used as a location for movies! In 2005, parts of the film Pride & Prejudice were filmed there.
Standing in for Chequers
The house was also a filming spot for a TV special in 2009. This show was about Winston Churchill and was called Into the Storm. In the show, Breamore House pretended to be Chequers. Chequers is the country home of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
See also
In Spanish: Breamore House para niños
