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Bowood House was purchased by the 2nd Earl of Shelburne in 1754 and completed soon afterwards. Interesting rooms include Robert Adam’s Library, the Laboratory where Dr Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen in 1774, and the Chapel that is still used for family services.On display within the numerous Exhibition Rooms are remarkable collections of family heirlooms andContinue reading “Bowood House & Gardens”