John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, leads Allied forces to victory over the French at Blindheim, a.k.a. Blenheim, during the Wars of the Spanish Succession. Marlborough personally receives the surrender of the French leader, Marshall Talland. I
1705
Construction begins at Blenheim Palace
1712
Work on Blenheim Palace comes to a temporary halt due to personal and political conflicts and a lack of funds.
1764
Capability Brown designs the famous English gardens at Blenheim Palace.
15 Apr 1874
Birth of Winston Churchill
27 Aug 1957
Blenheim Palace designated a Grade I listed building
