Marble Hill Archives — Page 2 of 2

Henrietta Howard’s Mythology – Classical Symbolism and Allusion in the Decoration of Marble Hill House and Garden

13 Feb, 2026

Learn about the various symbols taken from the pantheon of Roman gods and goddesses which Henrietta Howard chose to employ in her villa, Marble Hill House

The Material Culture of Tea at Marble Hill

12 Jun, 2023

When Marble Hill was built in the late 1720s, tea was the most fashionable refreshment in England. For Marble Hill’s first owner, Henrietta Howard, taking tea was not only an important part of her daily routine, it also provided opportunities for socialising, and for indulging her great passion for porcelain.